Thompson on Hollywood: Obit: Dennis Farina, Chicago Cop Turned Character Actor, Dies at Age 69 (1988 INTERVIEW)

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Obit: Dennis Farina, Chicago Cop Turned Character Actor, Dies at Age 69 (1988 INTERVIEW) Jul 22nd 2013, 19:53, by Joe Leydon Between his early career as a Chicago cop and his recent gig as Xfinity Internet pitchman, Dennis Farina, character actor par excellence, amassed an impressive resume of distinctive performances in movies (including "Get Shorty," "Out of Sight" and the under-appreciated "Sidewalks of New York") and TV dramas (including "Law & Order," the cult-fave "Crime Story" and last year's undeservedly short-lived "Luck").  He was a personal favorite of mine -- yep, I was a fan as far back as "Manhunter" -- and I was unabashedly delighted when, during the 1988 New York junket for ?Midnight Run,? I had the opportunity to speak with gentleman. Dennis Farina passed away today at age 69. To celebrate his life, I offer this reprise of my original '88 interview.  When Dennis Farina smiles, he's the next-door neighbor you'll invite over for barbecue, or the guy on the next barstool who doesn't remain a stranger very long.But when Farina frowns, he's someone you wouldn't want to meet in a... Media files: dennis-farina.jpg (image/jpeg)

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