Harry Dean Stanton

American actor (1926-2017)

Harry Dean Stanton was an acclaimed American actor who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous iconic films, often in supporting roles, and occasionally had rare lead roles in movies like Paris, Texas and Lucky.

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About the Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stantonwas an American actor. In a career that spanned more than six decades, Stanton played supporting roles in films including Cool Hand Lukeand in Lucky (2017).

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Harry Dean Stanton had supporting roles in many famous films, including Cool Hand Luke, Kelly’s Heroes, Alien, Escape from New York, Repo Man, Pretty in Pink, The Green Mile, and The Avengers.

Harry Dean Stanton was born on July 14, 1926, and he passed away on September 15, 2017, at the age of 91.

Harry Dean Stanton had rare lead roles in the films Paris, Texas (1984) and Lucky (2017).

Harry Dean Stanton had a prolific acting career that spanned more than six decades.

Harry Dean Stanton had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film The Godfather Part II, which is considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

While Harry Dean Stanton had many memorable roles, his performance in the film Repo Man is often cited as one of his most iconic.

Unlike many actors who often sought out lead roles, Harry Dean Stanton was known for his exceptional supporting performances and occasional lead roles in films like Paris, Texas and Lucky.

19 Quotes by Harry Dean Stanton

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    Speech lessons probably did more for my singing voice – they teach you breathing, resonance.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    You want people to feel something when you tell a story, whether they feel happy or whether they feel sad.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I don’t believe in singing lessons. You can sing or you can’t.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    But I’m not imaginative. I couldn’t look into the future, like Star Wars or Robots or anything like that.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I play myself all the time, on camera and off. What else can I do?

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I have a good ear for languages.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I just want to say, good night, sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I’m not really into religion.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    Heisenberg, Max Plank and Einstein, they all agreed that science could not solve the mystery of the universe.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I know little stories that happen to people around me, and I can repeat that in a way that has some color.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I sing and play guitar and harmonica. I’ve been doing it for a long time.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    California is full of Mexican culture and Mexican music.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I took speech training. I took a few voice lessons in college.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    The band I’ve played with for 10 or 12 years now, we’ve been all over, but we mostly play in LA.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I’ve received a lot of compliments. People come right up to me on the street. They recognize me.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I’ve never been ambitious about recording.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I like to stay home and watch television. The Game Show channel, mostly.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)

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    I really liked the Mariachi singing in Westerns.

    Harry Dean Stanton

    American actor (1926-2017)