American actor
Born: July 13, 1941
Died: October 11, 2019
Robert Forster was an acclaimed American actor, renowned for his versatile performances across film and television. Born on July 13, 1941, in Rochester, New York, Forster developed an early interest in acting. He pursued drama at the University of Rochester, where his talent quickly became evident.
Forster’s breakthrough came with his role as John Cassellis in Haskell Wexler’s 1969 film “Medium Cool,” a performance that showcased his naturalistic acting style. He gained further recognition for his roles in films like “Reflections in a Golden Eye” (1967) and “The Stalking Moon” (1968).
Despite a promising start, Forster’s career faced a downturn in the 1980s, with him taking roles in low-budget films and television. However, his fortunes changed dramatically when Quentin Tarantino cast him as Max Cherry in the 1997 film “Jackie Brown.” This role earned Forster an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and revitalized his career.
In the following years, Forster appeared in a variety of films and TV shows, including “Mulholland Drive” (2001), “Breaking Bad” (2013), and “Twin Peaks: The Return” (2017). Known for his distinctive voice and grounded performances, Forster left a lasting impact on Hollywood. He passed away on October 11, 2019, but remains remembered for his remarkable resilience and talent.
Robert Forster’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you deliver excellence right now, that gives you the best shot at the best future you’ve got coming.
- I do try to be resentful, I really do, but I just can’t bring myself to do it.
- You’ve got to internalize the character. You’ve got to learn the words. These are separate things, but they work together.
- If you’re holding onto negative stuff from before, you cannot deliver excellence.
- I never have that ‘we were robbed’ feeling when looking around now at where some of our contemporaries are.
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