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 Danish actor and director, known for his work in “A Royal Affair” (2012), “Brothers” (2004) and the TV series “Matador” (1978-1982) has died. He was 87.
MSTies may remember his work his role as Svend Viltorft in the movie in episode 1101- REPTILICUS. Thanks to Gordon for the heads up and for finding this obit in Danish  LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Haze, who appeared in numerous Roger Corman cheapies, including “The Little Shop of Horrors,” died at his home here Nov. 2. He was 95.
A familiar face in movies riffed by MST3K, he played Pvt. Manuel Ortiz in the movie in episode 311- IT CONQUERED THE WORLD, a caveteen in the movie in episode 315- TEENAGE CAVEMAN, Ottar in the movie in episode 317- VIKING WOMEN AND THE SEA SERPENT, a pickpocket in the movie in episode 503- SWAMP DIAMONDS, Jake Hays in the movie in episode 511- GUNSLINGER and a radioactively contaminated man in THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED (riffed by fans in Sci-fi Channel’s “MST3K: The Home Game”). The Hollywood Reporter has the story. Thanks to Tim for the heads up.  LOS ANGELES — Actor Alan Rachins, perhaps best known for his role as sharp attorney Douglas Brackman Jr. on TV’s “L.A. Law” or the spacey dad in TV’s “Dharma & Greg,” died at a hospital here on Nov. 2. He was 82.
MSTies will remember his role as the pawnbroker in the movie “Time Walker,” seen in episode 405- BEING FROM ANOTHER PLANET. Thanks to Gordon for the heads up. |
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