RIP John Neville (X-Files, Munchausen, 5th Element)

[23skidoo]

Here's a sad passing that seems to have been missed in the news - on Saturday Canadian actor John Neville died at age 86.

The name may not be familiar but you'll recognize him immediately if you remember the Well-Manicured Man in the X-Files, or Baron Munchausen in the Gilliam movie, or my particular favorite (even though it was just a small part) as the starship captain in The Fifth Element.

http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/...-manicured-man-struggled-with-alzheimers.html

RIP.

Alex

 

[Greg Cox]

I believe he also played Sherlock Holmes in A STUDY IN TERROR back in the sixties.

 

[Joe Washington]

He was a great Baron Munchausen.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ To me he'll always be Sir Isaac Newton (ST:TNG) and General Staedert (23's aforementioned favorite).

"My philosophy, Mr. President, is 'shoot first and ask questions later'. I don't like uninvited guests!"

 

[sidious618]

He was always fun in The X-Files.

 

[auntiehill]

Farewell, Baron.

 

[C_Miller]

Might have to break out some X-Files mythology episodes over Thanksgiving break in his honor. Next to The Cigarette Smoking Man, I think he was my favorit member of the Syndicate.

 

[Agent Richard07]

I enjoyed Baron Munchausen and loved his X-Files character. R.I.P.

 

[JRS]

He was always fun in The X-Files.

Yes, he was and a good actor that had some memorable roles in the small and big screen.
R.I.P. Mr. Neville.

 

[Davros]

RIP to a great actor.

I feel compelled to post my favorite quote from Baron Munchausen.

And that was only one of the many occasions on which I met my death, an experience which I don't hesitate strongly to recommend.

 

[NCC1701MF]

I believe he also played Sherlock Holmes in A STUDY IN TERROR back in the sixties.

I saw him on Broadway in "Sherlock Holmes", think it was sometime in the '70s. Met him after the show, got his autograph and took his picture.