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Lee J. Cobb was amazing in this

posted 7 years ago by AngularTurnip (3333)
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As he was in everything -- from "The Exorcist" to "Twelve Angry Men." He isn't, nor will ever be, a household name like Marlon Brando and Henry Fonda, but he deserves to be.

[–] Rolltide (964) 3 years ago

The man was the greatest character actor ever. It's not even close. The guy was amazing in every role he played.

[–] spacecomedy (1961) 3 years ago

Yes, indeed. Worked from the 1930s to the 1970s. Helluva career.

[–] TheArgentinian (6429) 3 years ago

he was good in this and 12 but it seems he only had one mode: angry. Not a lot of range. I guess his outbursts were his trademark.