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Rip Torn

Rip Torn is known for Men in Black (1997), Men in Black 3 (2012), Men in Black II (2002).

Biography

Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned more than 60 years. He was best known for his roles as Zed in the Men in Black franchise (1997-2002) and Patches O'Houlihan in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).

Torn received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1983 film Cross Creek. His work includes the role of Artie, the producer, on The Larry Sanders Show, for which he was nominated for six Emmy Awards, winning in 1996. Torn also won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male in a Series, and two CableACE Awards for his work on the show, and was nominated for a Satellite Award in 1997 as well.

Questions about Rip Torn

How many Rip Torn films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 137 films with Rip Torn, from 1956 to 2012.

What is the best rated Rip Torn film?

The best rated Rip Torn film in the catalogue is A Face in the Crowd (1957), rated 7.6.

What was the first Rip Torn film?

The first Rip Torn film in the catalogue is Baby Doll, from 1956.

Who has Rip Torn worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Rip Torn shares the most credits with Alan Tudyk (2 films), Barry Atwater (2 films) and Barry Sonnenfeld (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 2 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · voice actor · film producer
Studied at
Texas A&M University · University of Texas at Austin · Taylor High School · Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Notable works
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story · Men in Black
Spouse
Amy Wright · Ann Wedgeworth · Geraldine Page
Father
Elmore Rual Sr. Torn
Mother
Thelma Mary Spacek

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Full filmography

139 films — 137 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

20 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast