Hal Holbrook, actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95

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Hal Holbrook, actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain, dies at 95 (nbcnews.com)

Holbrook died on Jan. 23 at his home in Beverly Hills, California, The New York Times reported.

Hal Holbrook, an award-winning actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Mark Twain and whose film work included portraying the mysterious "Deep Throat" in "All the President's Men," has died at 95, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

Holbrook died on Jan. 23 at his home in Beverly Hills, California, the Times said. It said his death was confirmed late on Monday by his assistant, Joyce Cohen.

In 2008, at age 82, Holbrook became the oldest male performer nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in "Into the Wild."...
 
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I liked him when he played Gemma's dad on "Sons of Anarchy."
 
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Mr. Holbrook had that face you knew instantly.

There's a film "Creepers" aka "Rituals". Kind of like "Deliverance". Never made it big , but worth checking out.

RIP good, Sir.
 

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