“You Know, That Guy” Dead at Age 57
“You know, that guy that always plays the weirdo in movies?”
I’m talking about those actors and actresses that make a living playing “bit parts” so well that everyone knows the face, but not the name.
One of the great “you know, that guy” actors, Vincent Schiavelli, died today at the age of 57. Of all of his many quirky and off-beat roles, my favorite will always be “Mr. Kerber the math teacher” from the 1985 comedy Better Off Dead.
Can’t place the name with the face? Check out this obituary from Cinematical. Unless you’ve been an entertainment hermit for the last 30 years, you’re bound to recognize him.
I can hear Saint Peter now… “Oh, hey, it’s you! You’re… you’re that guy! Loved you in that X-Files episode, man!”
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Ugh. Lung cancer sucks.
Gotta wonder, does his spirit say ” Oh God, wish I could have a drag” (Ghost)
Fametracker, which has a regular “Hey! It’s That Guy!” section, did a nice writeup on Schiavelli last year.
I do remember that guy from so many bit parts in movies over the years.
What a shame.