Kirby (in focus) with Al Pacino (left) and Johnny Depp (right) from Donnie Brasco.
I learned last night that character actor Bruno Kirby had died a couple weeks ago from leukemia. Kirby was one of those actors who flew just slightly under the radar, never a huge star, but always one to give a solid, believable supporting performance.
Probably most famous for his roles in City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally, I came to like him for his performances in Donnie Brasco, Birdy, The Freshman and of course This is Spinal Tap. Despite his diminutive stature, he had the chops to command respect as a wiseguy/mobster and was often called upon to play that role.
Most recently he appeared on the HBO series Entourage as a flamboyant film producer who is beside himself when the original Shrek doll is stolen from his mansion. As ludicrous as that sounds, Kirby sells it as believable.
Bruno Kirby was 57...his filmography is available here.
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