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Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Born July 14, 1926 · West Irvine, Kentucky, USA

Harry Dean Stanton was a prolific American actor with a career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous films, including Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, and Alien. His final film role came in the 2017 release of Lucky.

1

Films reviewed

8.5

Avg. rating

Alien

Best-reviewed

1979

Years active

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Biography

Harry Dean Stanton (July 14, 1926 – September 15, 2017) was an American actor. In a career that spanned more than six decades, Stanton played supporting roles in films including Cool Hand Luke (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Dillinger (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), Alien (1979), Escape from New York (1981), Christine (1983), Repo Man (1984), One Magic Christmas (1985), Pretty in Pink (1986), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Wild at Heart (1990), The Straight Story (1999), The Green Mile (1999), The Man Who Cried (2000), Alpha Dog (2006), and Inland Empire (2006). He had rare lead roles in Paris, Texas (1984) and in Lucky (2017).

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Films featuring Harry Dean Stantonthat we've reviewed.

Alien poster★ 8.5

Alien

as Brett, the engineering technician. Stanton's first words to Scott during his audition were, "I don't like sci fi or monster movies". Scott was amused, and convinced Stanton to take the role after reassuring him that Alien would actually be a thriller more akin to Ten Little Indians.

Ridley Scott · 1979

HorrorSci-Fi

RT 93%

Review Highlights

AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.

“The movie "Alien" is widely praised for its horror and sci-fi elements, with many reviewers noting that it sets a new standard for the genre. The film's claustrophobic setting and iconic alien design have become synonymous with fear and suspense. A strong cast, including Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and Yaphet Kotto, has been praised for their performances. Despite being described as not eventful or entertaining in some reviews, "Alien" is still regarded as a classic horror movie that continues to thrill audiences today.”

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Selected Filmography

  • Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Host
  • Two and a Half Men(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Harry Dean Stanton
  • Twin Peaks(1990)TV Series · 5 epsas Carl Rodd
  • Bonanza(1959)TV Series · 1 epas Stiles
  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)TV Series · 1 epas Proprietor
  • The Fugitive(1963)TV Series · 1 epas Randy
  • The Avengers(2012)as Security Guard
  • Adam-12(1968)TV Series · 1 epas Harry Fletcher
  • Have Gun, Will Travel(1957)TV Series · 2 eps
  • Chuck(2007)TV Series · 1 epas Harry
  • Mannix(1967)TV Series · 1 ep
  • The Rifleman(1958)TV Series · 1 ep
  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman(1976)TV Series · 4 epsas Jake Walters
  • Petticoat Junction(1963)TV Series · 1 ep
  • Combat!(1962)TV Series · 1 epas Pvt. Beecham
  • Daniel Boone(1964)TV Series · 1 epas Crane
  • Rawhide(1959)TV Series · 1 epas Joe Spanish
  • The Green Mile(1999)as Toot-Toot
  • Big Love(2006)TV Series · 37 epsas Roman Grant
  • The Godfather Part II(1974)as F.B.I. Man #1

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