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Dead at 73. Loved him in The Right Stuff and many other things
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Shepard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Shepard
Remembering Sam Shepard: Legendary Actor and Playwright
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Sam Shepard, the legendary actor and playwright, passed away at the age of 73. He gained fame for his role as Chuck Yeager in the film The Right Stuff, which remains a favorite among fans. Beyond acting, Shepard was an accomplished writer, winning six Obie Awards between 1966 and 1968 and a Pulitzer Prize for his play Buried Child in 1978. His contributions to theater and film have left a lasting impact, and he will be greatly missed.
PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with Sam Shepard's filmography, particularly The Right Stuff
- Understanding of American theater history and the significance of Obie Awards
- Knowledge of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, specifically Buried Child
- Awareness of the role of playwrights in the film industry
- Research the impact of Sam Shepard's work on modern American theater
- Explore the themes and motifs in Buried Child and its significance in American literature
- Watch The Right Stuff and analyze its portrayal of American heroism
- Investigate the history and criteria of the Obie Awards
This discussion is beneficial for film enthusiasts, theater students, and anyone interested in the contributions of Sam Shepard to both cinema and stage. It provides insights into his legacy as a multifaceted artist.
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"Is that a man?"phinds said:
"You damn right it is!"
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Or, as Dennis Quaid said in the movie when asked who was the best pilot he'd ever known, "Well, there was this one fellow. He had the right stuff." Shepard did a terrific Yeager.
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Yeah, great set of scenes and segues. Lots of metaphors. The Right Stuff is one of my favorite movies -- I've probably watched it a couple dozen times over the years.phinds said:
RIP, Sam.
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Same here!berkeman said:
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It's also worth pointing out that (as described in the Wikipedia article about him) that Sam Shepard also earned renown as an accomplished writer and playwright long before he became known as an actor -- he won 6 Obie awards as a playwright between the years of 1966 and 1968, and won a Pulitzer Prize for his play Buried Child (1978), and even starred in his own play, Fool for Love, directed by the late Robert Altman.
He will definitely be missed. RIP.
He will definitely be missed. RIP.
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