Allan Rich dead: Serpico actor dies aged 94 after being blacklisted by Hollywood

Tom Hanks, 65, has shared his apologies in a recent chat with someone he fired from one of his films.The Hollywood star admits the story was “bone-chilling” and he cannot believe he did it in a candid new chat.Connor Ratcliff had been cast in Band of Brothers back in 2000, which Tom was directing.However, the day before he was set to film his scenes, he was allegedly fired.He admitted the reason behind this was because he was told Tom had seen the audition tape and had second thoughts.This was because he looked like he had “dead eyes”, according to the actor.Connor has since gone on to launch a new podcast called Dead Eyes, where he interviews people about why he was let go.In the latest episode of the show, released earlier in March, Tom appeared on the podcast to speak about the incident.During their chat, Connor shared what had happened and how he was asked to reaudition.This involved him heading to London to perform in front of Tom and other producers again.While waiting outside, he was then told they’d decided to go in another direction.Reacting to the story on the podcast, Hollywood star Tom admitted “not a single moment of this rings a bell.”He also said after hearing what Conner described: “This is a bone-chilling story, just bone-chilling.”Tom continued: “Now let me first take full responsibility for doing this to you.“This was without a doubt the act of the director and that was me.“There was something stuck in a craw or one of those very, very subtle sort of decisions that aims the story in the direction you want it to go.”He added: “In the inner sanctum of whatever this casting session was on Band of Brothers.“I’m sure I said, ‘I don’t know man, that guy’s got dead eyes.’”During their chat, Tom also admitted

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Vladimir Putin has sacked 1,000 of his personal staff as he is scared that they will try to poison him, a report has claimed.The Russian president has had hundreds of his personal staff replaced over his paranoia, including cooks, secretaries, laundry workers, and bodyguards.The news comes as Putin's invasion of Ukraine moves into into its fourth week, and Russian forces have so far failed to capture Kyev.Five Russian generals have also been killed so far, with thousands of Russian soldiers also reported killed.Several private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs have also been spotted heading to Dubai, prompting questions about the domestic security in Putin's Moscow.A French agent has claimed that it is possible that Putin will be removed from power by a coup coming from within the Kremlin, with assassination being one way that this could come about.Putin has also drawn ridicule in recent weeks as he has held meetings not only with foreign leaders, but also his own inner circle from an almost comically large distance away.Given that senior political figures have publicly encouraged those close to Putin to try and assassinate him, it seems that Putin's fears are not unfounded.Senator for South Carolina Lindsay Graham tweeted publicly calling for Putin's death, saying: "The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy [Putin] out."You would be doing your country — and the world — a great service." To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The French intelligence operative claimed that poison is certainly a possible way for Putin to be assassinated if that is what happens.The Russian government is known to use poison, for example in the poisoning of

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Allan Rich, a character actor who overcame being blacklisted in Hollywood and managed to star in classic films like “Serpico,” “Amistad” and “Quiz Show,” has died, Fox News has confirmed. He was 94.

Kirstie Allsopp thinks government's quarantine list for countries overseas is a cover upThe Colour Purple is getting musical reboot with Black Is King director on boardJennifer Garner's reaction to finishing The Office US is the purest thingHis wife of 62 years Elaine – a personal manager who representedFran Drescher and Jennifer Jason Leigh – died in 2015 aged 81. Drescher told the Hollywood Reporter of Rich: ‘He lived large and was quite heroic to many including me when faced with the depths of despair.‘He had a great intellect and excelled in everything he set his mind to.

Hollywood star Allan Rich has died at the age of 94 after complications from dementia, his family has confirmed.He died over the weekend, according to TMZ.The actor had been living at an assisted-living facility called the Lillian Booth Actors Home in New Jersey.The New Jersey establishment homed people who had been in show business.Allan wasn't especially known for snagging lead roles in Hollywood, but his popularity rose thanks to appearances in television series and films in the 1960s and 70s.Most notably, the star appeared in movies such as Serpico, The Gambler and The Happy Hooker.Allan was also known for roles in television shows including Hawaii Five-O, All in the Family, Kojak, Little House on the Prairie, The Incredible Hulk,

Character actor Allan Rich whose credits included Serpico, Quiz Show and Amistad, has died.He was 94.Rich, who was blacklisted in Hollywood in the post-war era, passed away on Saturdayat the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey, Variety reported. Character actor Allan Rich, pictured in Beverly Hills in 2012, died on Saturday at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey.

Allan Rich, the character actor who survived the Hollywood blacklist to work in such films as Serpico,Disclosure and Amistad and on TV's Curb Your Enthusiasm, has died. He was 94.

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Dave McNary Film ReporterAllan Rich, who was blacklisted in Hollywood early in his career and later found his niche as a versatile character actor in hundreds of roles, died on Aug. 22 at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J.