So so so sad. There goes another piece of my childhood. So many movies I loved him in ...... Roger Rabbit, HOOK, Mermaids, Mona Lisa, Mario Brothers. The list would just go on and on. RIP Bob and thank you for all your wonderful roles in movies.
For any of you who like something different but wonderful, watch "Pennies from Heaven". It's a little hard to get used to at first but well worth it once you slide into it's world.
The Long Good Friday, with Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren and a whole bunch of superb British actors is one of the most entertaining gangster movies ever. It was made in 1980 and that's when I 1st learned of Mr. Hoskins. He played one scary-ass bad guy. Been a huge fan ever since. I'm really sad about his passing.
I also had no idea he was British after watching him as a kid. It wasn't until I was an adult that I saw an interview with him and was astounded! He was a fantastic actor and the acting world just got a bit dimmer today. :(
Loved him so much. And, like many of you, I had no idea he was British until many years after seeing WFRR? and Mermaids. :) Just goes to show what a talent he was. He will definitely be missed.
I loved him too. When my daughter was really young I took her to see Roger Rabbit at the buck show around 100 times. She would have gone every day if I let her.
Thanks for the tip Harry. First noticed Bob in "Mona Lisa". He was extraordinary. There was the scene where he was on the bridge that I had to play over and over because it was that one moment (like Tom Hanks scared in the hotel room in "Big")that cemented their commitment to character. Just beautiful.
He will truly be missed. Heard he was a helluva nice guy too.
Amusing Bob story: Bob was cast as Al Capone in The Untouchables because De Niro wasn't available as he was shooting Angel Heart. Bob had it in his contract that he'd get paid whether he did the movie or not. De Niro became available after all and did the part. Bob sent the director a letter afterward that said, "If you ever need me to not act in any other future movies for you, just give me a call."
He had Parkinson's and I suspect that medication might have reduced his immune system.
Many years ago I saw him on stage in London playing Eliza Doolittle's father in Pygmalion. He would have been 30 or so, Diana Rigg, who played Eliza, was 35 or so. He was totally believeable. RIP.
Oh no! I loved him in 'Mermaids' :) In fact, I just watched that for the first time since childhood a few weeks ago and he was wonderful in it. So sad. RIP.
Elisha, I had a crush on him too. Such a good actor. I am sad. I remember, any time I would hear of him, I would remark to myself that I thought he was sexy. Yes, I did. Now it's out in the open.
I saw him for the first time in 'Flickers' a pbs miniseries with Frances De Latour. He was wonderful as low class guy trying to break into directing silents in Britain. It was a charming love story with a host of characters. He blew me away. I've been a fan ever since,.. :'( Damn.
I had no idea he was British until many years after WFRR.
ReplyDeleteRIP!
RIP. Off to that Toon Town in the sky.
ReplyDeleteRIP, Mr Hoskins. You made this girl a happy kid when you tried to save the shoe.
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DeleteMermaids, is one of my all time favorite movies!
ReplyDeleteSad to hear this. RIP
Oh I forgot about that one. I totally had a crush on him. Give me funny over muscles any day. ... but I wouldn't complain about funny with muscles
DeleteRIP, Bro.
ReplyDeleteSo so so sad. There goes another piece of my childhood. So many movies I loved him in ...... Roger Rabbit, HOOK, Mermaids, Mona Lisa, Mario Brothers. The list would just go on and on.
ReplyDeleteRIP Bob and thank you for all your wonderful roles in movies.
Oh man, I forgot about Mermaids! Still Unleashed was the best.
ReplyDeleteRIP, wee awesome man
This is sad. I'm gonna watch 'Hook' in memorium.
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DeleteOddly enough. Hubby & I just were watching HOOK on Sunday bc it was on TV. I'm gonna have to watch Mermaids next.
RIP- he was in a ton of good movies, he will be missed!
ReplyDeleteSads.
ReplyDeleteRIP.
RIP. Too young
ReplyDeleteFor any of you who like something different but wonderful, watch "Pennies from Heaven". It's a little hard to get used to at first but well worth it once you slide into it's world.
ReplyDeleteThe Long Good Friday, with Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren and a whole bunch of superb British actors is one of the most entertaining gangster movies ever. It was made in 1980 and that's when I 1st learned of Mr. Hoskins. He played one scary-ass bad guy. Been a huge fan ever since. I'm really sad about his passing.
ReplyDeleteI also had no idea he was British after watching him as a kid. It wasn't until I was an adult that I saw an interview with him and was astounded! He was a fantastic actor and the acting world just got a bit dimmer today. :(
ReplyDeleteHoskins was always very good at his craft. He will be missed. RIP Bob.
ReplyDeleteRIP, Mr. Hoskins. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of my faves, and who could forget him and his inhaler in Shattered?
ReplyDeleteLoved him so much. And, like many of you, I had no idea he was British until many years after seeing WFRR? and Mermaids. :) Just goes to show what a talent he was. He will definitely be missed.
ReplyDelete@Harry Knuckles - Agree. The Long Good Friday is a terrific movie. Anyone who hasn't seen it should check it out.
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ReplyDeleteRIP Bob. I really loved your movies. XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh, much too young for these days!! What an incredible talent and legacy. A true entertainer.
ReplyDeleteI loved him too. When my daughter was really young I took her to see Roger Rabbit at the buck show around 100 times. She would have gone every day if I let her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Harry. First noticed Bob in "Mona Lisa". He was extraordinary. There was the scene where he was on the bridge that I had to play over and over because it was that one moment (like Tom Hanks scared in the hotel room in "Big")that cemented their commitment to character. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHe will truly be missed. Heard he was a helluva nice guy too.
Amusing Bob story: Bob was cast as Al Capone in The Untouchables because De Niro wasn't available as he was shooting Angel Heart. Bob had it in his contract that he'd get paid whether he did the movie or not. De Niro became available after all and did the part. Bob sent the director a letter afterward that said, "If you ever need me to not act in any other future movies for you, just give me a call."
ReplyDeleteRead somewhere that waitstaff loved Hoskins as he always tipped 100% no matter what.
ReplyDelete@Jason: That's priceless!
ReplyDeleteHe and Judi Dench played off each other beautifully in "Mrs. Henderson Presents". RIP
ReplyDeleteHe had Parkinson's and I suspect that medication might have reduced his immune system.
ReplyDeleteMany years ago I saw him on stage in London playing Eliza Doolittle's father in Pygmalion. He would have been 30 or so, Diana Rigg, who played Eliza, was 35 or so. He was totally believeable. RIP.
Great story JBE.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I loved him in 'Mermaids' :) In fact, I just watched that for the first time since childhood a few weeks ago and he was wonderful in it. So sad. RIP.
ReplyDeleteElisha, I had a crush on him too. Such a good actor. I am sad. I remember, any time I would hear of him, I would remark to myself that I thought he was sexy. Yes, I did. Now it's out in the open.
ReplyDelete@Therese, he was sexy.
ReplyDeleteThis really makes me sad, I really enjoyed his movies.
Godspeed Bob, godspeed.
maid in manhattan-solidarity w/jlo. loved him in Shattered too. always good. r.i.p.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. I love this man's work. Gonna miss you, Bob Hoskins.
ReplyDeleteI saw him for the first time in 'Flickers' a pbs miniseries with Frances De Latour. He was wonderful as low class guy trying to break into directing silents in Britain. It was a charming love story with a host of characters.
ReplyDeleteHe blew me away. I've been a fan ever since,..
:'(
Damn.
Th Long Good Friday and MOna Lisa. quality.
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