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Ned BeattyActor
Date of Birth: 06.07.1937
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Ned Beatty: A Hollywood Journey
- Influences and Early Beginnings
- Hollywood Breakthrough
- Notable Film Roles
Ned Beatty: A Hollywood Journey
Ned Beatty is one of the most prolific actors in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning over six decades. His journey to Hollywood was hardly a direct path, but rather a winding road filled with unique experiences and influential encounters.
Influences and Early Beginnings
Beatty's unconventional entry into show business can be attributed to the adage "you are who you hang out with." He found himself surrounded by legendary figures such as Steven Spielberg, John Huston, Robert Altman, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston, Marlon Brando, and Robert Redford. These remarkable connections shaped his career, allowing him to excel in film, theater, and television.
Beatty's professional journey commenced at the tender age of ten, when he earned money by singing gospel and secular songs in churches and barbershops. The first decade of his acting career was spent honing his craft in the theater of Avignon, Virginia. Subsequently, he graced the stages of prestigious theaters like Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and the Alley Theatre in Houston.
Hollywood Breakthrough
A pivotal moment in Beatty's career occurred in 1971, when esteemed director John Boorman cast him as Bobby Trippe in the film "Deliverance." This role marked the beginning of his remarkable cinematic journey, leading to an impressive filmography that showcases his versatility.
Notable Film Roles
- "Deliverance" (1972)- "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean" (1972)
- "The Thief Who Came to Dinner" (1973)
- "Network" (1976)
- "Superman II" (1980)
- "Switching Channels" (1987)
- "The Big Easy" (1987)
- "Shadow of a Doubt" (1988)
- "Black Water" (1989)
- "The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story" (1990)
- "Repossessed" (1990)
- "Hear My Song" (1991)
- "The Ref" (1991)
- "Ed & His Dead Mother" (1992)
- "The Thief and the Cobbler" (1992)
- "Rudy" (1993)
- "Replicator" (1994)
- "Radioland Murders" (1994)
- "He Got Game" (1998)
- "Life" (1999)
