geordi Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 He was 95, died in LA. http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/celebrities/oscar-winning-film-star-ernest-borgnine-dies-in-la-at-age-95/2012/07/08/gJQAU1CgWW_story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's too bad. I remember him fondly from from my youth as Dominic Santini in "Airwolf". I'll have to look into his more "legit" roles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Andy Griffith, Ernest Borgnine... Can anyone other than Kirk Douglas be next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Andy Griffith, Ernest Borgnine... Can anyone other than Kirk Douglas be next? ...kinda morbid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormadeaudio Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Godspeed Ernest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I worked on the first season of Airwolf in post, and even in dailies, Borgnine was letter-perfect every time, just the consummate pro. Jan Michael-Vincent, the "star" of the show, had so many problems, I don't think he could do two sentences in a row. They eventually had to loop a lot of his dialog, and came up with a helmet covering up his mouth to help facilitate the ADR. Borgnine's recent 2009 autobiography, Ernie, goes into some pretty amazing and hair-raising stories. He had a very colorful life, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I day-played on some sit-com years ago. 24 frame video playback. He was on the show, and I remember him having this amazing custom cast chair. He would sit there welcoming a conversation with anyone who happened by. Loved life. Loved work. My brief encounter was a special moment in my career. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 That's too bad. I remember him fondly from from my youth as Dominic Santini in "Airwolf". I'll have to look into his more "legit" roles... What's not legit about being the mechanic and weapons officer of Airwolf? The guy must have been sitting on a number of crates of Hellfire missiles given how many rockets they could fire off. "The Wild Bunch" and "The Dirty Dozen" are two memorable films that pop to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregd Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 That's too bad. I remember him fondly from from my youth as Dominic Santini in "Airwolf". I'll have to look into his more "legit" roles... 'Marty' .... 'Johnny Guitar' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 " I day-played on some sit-com years ago. " I too cannot remember the sitcom, but he played a doorman, and I would go over to visit him next door, after I met him outside once. A PRO, a gentleman, and a really nice guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I never met the man but I loved his work. "Emperor of the North" is great w Lee Marvin as are many of his films. RIP Mr Borgnine. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 One of my favorite modern appearances from him... Rest well, Marty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormadeaudio Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I only worked one job with Mr. Borgnine, and the end product wasn't all that great, but he was a consummate professional, and a real joy to be around. At the time, he had recently undergone (I think) foot surgery, and it was obviously difficult for him to get around -- he had a cane, and his mobility was definitely limited, but he was able to work that into his character, and was a great example of strength in the face of adversity throughout the production. I'm glad I had the chance to see him work. ~tt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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