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Updated 18 March 2023

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American actor (1937–2021)

Ned Beatty is ...

Dead

Born	6 July 1937 in Louisville
Died	13 June 2021 in Los Angeles
Age	83 years, 11 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Manner of death	natural causes
Occupation	comedian, film actor, television actor, voice actor and stage actor
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
Educated at	Transylvania University and Eastern High School
Field of work	acting

About Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty, the legendary American actor, passed away on June 13, 2021, at the age of 83. Born on July 6, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, Beatty began his acting career in the 1970s and quickly became a household name with his powerful performances.

Beatty's breakthrough role came in 1972 when he played Bobby Trippe in the film "Deliverance." His portrayal of the character, who is brutally assaulted by two hillbillies, earned him critical acclaim and established him as a versatile actor.

Over the years, Beatty appeared in numerous films, including "Nashville," "Superman," "All the President's Men," "Network," and "Rudy." He also worked in television, starring in shows like "Homicide: Life on the Street," "The Practice," and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

Beatty was known for his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters, and his performances often left a lasting impression on audiences. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Network" and won a Drama Desk Award for his work in the play "The Great White Hope."

Off-screen, Beatty was a devoted family man and a passionate advocate for the arts. He served on the board of directors for the Louisville Orchestra and was a vocal supporter of the Kentucky Opera.

Beatty's death was mourned by fans and colleagues alike, with many paying tribute to his talent and his kindness. As actor Ron Howard wrote on Twitter, "Ned brought so much joy, humor, and authenticity to his roles. He was a great actor, a great friend, and I feel lucky to have known him."

In his long and illustrious career, Ned Beatty left an indelible mark on the world of film and television. His legacy will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

References:

- "Ned Beatty, Actor Known for ‘Deliverance’ and ‘Network,’ Dies at 83." The New York Times, 13 June 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/13/movies/ned-beatty-dead.html.

- "Ned Beatty, Prolific Actor Known for 'Deliverance' and 'Network,' Dies at 83." Rolling Stone, 13 June 2021, https://www.rollingstone.com

Films - which cast members have died?

Ned Beatty has been a part of these films.

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Superman

1978 superhero film directed by Richard Donner

Superman II

1980 superhero film

Nashville

1975 film by Robert Altman

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

2006 film by Richard Donner, Richard Lester

1941

1979 period comedy film

Deliverance

1972 American thriller film by John Boorman

Network

1976 film by Sidney Lumet

All the President's Men

1976 film by Alan J. Pakula

Exorcist II: The Heretic

1977 film by John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg

Charlie Wilson's War

2007 biographic comedy movie on Charlie Wilson and Afghanistan

Shooter

2007 American conspiracy action thriller film

Radioland Murders

1994 film by Mel Smith

Rudy

1993 film by David Anspaugh

He Got Game

1998 film directed by Spike Lee

The Killer Inside Me

2010 film by Michael Winterbottom

Back to School

1986 film by Alan Metter

Rampart

2011 drama film

Captain America

1990 American-Yugoslavian superhero film

Silver Streak

1976 film by Arthur Hiller

The Big Bus

1976 film by James Frawley

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean

1972 film by John Huston

The Big Easy

1987 film by Jim McBride

In the Electric Mist

2009 film by Bertrand Tavernier

Life

1999 film by Ted Demme

Cookie's Fortune

1999 film by Robert Altman

The Fourth Protocol

1987 film by John Mackenzie

Hopscotch

1980 American film

Casting By

2012 film by Tom Donahue

Just Cause

1995 crime drama movie

Prelude to a Kiss

1992 film by Norman René

Stroker Ace

1983 film by Hal Needham

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

1981 film by Joel Schumacher

Sweet Land

2005 film by Ali Selim

Big Bad John

1990 film by Burt Kennedy

The Toy

1982 film by Richard Donner

Repossessed

1990 film by Bob Logan

Physical Evidence

1989 film directed by Michael Crichton

Thunderpants

2002 family film about a boy whose incredible capacity for flatulence gets him a job as an astronaut

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

1975 film by John G. Avildsen

Baggage Claim

2013 film by David E. Talbert

Switching Channels

1987 film by Ted Kotcheff

The Walker

2007 film by Paul Schrader

White Lightning

1973 film by Joseph Sargent

The Thief Who Came to Dinner

1973 film by Bud Yorkin

Gray Lady Down

1978 film by David Greene

The Last American Hero

1973 film by Lamont Johnson

Hear My Song

1991 film by Peter Chelsom

Wise Blood

1979 film by John Huston

Mikey and Nicky

1976 film by Elaine May

Chattahoochee

1989 film by Mick Jackson

Restless Natives

1985 film by Michael Hoffman

Frederic Remington: The Truth of Other Days

1991 film by Tom Neff

Purple People Eater

1988 film by Linda Shayne

The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story

1990 film by Leslie Woodhead

Spring Forward

1999 film by Tom Gilroy

Promises in the Dark

1979 film by Jerome Hellman

A Cry in the Wild

1990 film by Mark Griffiths

Pray TV

1982 film by Robert Markowitz

Kentucky Woman

1983 television film

The Unholy

Midnight Crossing

1988 film by Roger Holzberg

Tennessee Waltz

1989 film by Nicolas Gessner

Alambrista!

1977 film by Robert M. Young

Angel Square

1990 film by Anne Wheeler

Touched

1983 film by John Flynn

Shadows in the Storm

The Big Ask

Replikator

Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart

1994 film by Rupert Hitzig

Ministry of Vengeance

1989 American action thriller film by Peter Maris

Blind Vision

1992 film

Television - which cast members have died?

Ned Beatty has been a part of these shows.

Click to see which cast and crew are living and dead!

CSI: Vegas

American crime fiction television series

MAS*H

American TV series about fictional 4077th MASH

Gunsmoke

American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston.

Roseanne

American sitcom

The Rockford Files

television series

Murder, She Wrote

American television series

Homicide: Life on the Street

television series

Hawaii Five-O

1968 American TV series

The Waltons

American 1972–1981 television series

Go On

American comedy-drama/sitcom series

Road to Avonlea

television series

Kojak

American television series starring Telly Savalas

The Golden Palace

television program

Highway to Heaven

television series

The Streets of San Francisco

television series

The Rookies

television series

Streets of Laredo

1995 American television miniseries by Joseph Sargent

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

American anthology series which started airing in 1985

Faerie Tale Theatre

B.L. Stryker

American detective drama that aired on ABC in 1989-1990