Another classic Hollywood star passed away today: Cliff Robertson died just a day after his 88th birthday.
Robertson was a fine actor who got an Oscar for Charly and his share of showy roles, but never became a huge star. I'll probably always remember him for his villainous CIA Agent in Three Days of the Condor, and his portrayal of Cole Younger in The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid made that otherwise turgid film watchable. His role as Uncle Ben in the Spider-Man films had a nice Obi-Wan Kenobi effect, introducing him to a new generation of fans. And fortunately, he wasn't as cranky about it as Alec Guinness.
RIP Cliff. You'll be missed.
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