Leon Vitali Dies: Stanley Kubrick Close Associate And Actor Was 74
deadline.comLeon Vitali, an actor in Barry Lyndon who went on to become director Stanley Kubrick’s right-hand man, died Friday in Los Angeles at age 74.
His family confirmed his death to Associated Press, but no cause was given.“Leon was a special and lovely man driven by his curiosity, who spread love and warmth wherever he went,” his children said in a statement provided by his daughter, Masha Vitali. “He will be remembered with love and be hugely missed by the many people he touched.”Vitali was profiled in the 2017 documentary Filmworker, which spotlighted his contributions to Kubrick’ work.
Filmmaker Tony Zierra’s noted that Vitali did everything from casting and coaching actors to overseeing restorations.His duties went so far as to once setting up a video monitor so that Kubrick could keep an eye on his dying cat.Matthew Modine, who starred in Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket,” tweeted his condolences Sunday.“There are people we meet who have a profound impact upon our lives.
Leon Vitali was one such person in mine,” Modine wrote. “An artist in every aspect of his life. A loving father & friend to so many.
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