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Geoffrey Lewis (July 31, 1935- April 7, 2015) guest starred as Deputy Tilwick in the hour-long Mork & Mindy series pilot "The Mork & Mindy Special". Lewis was known for his film roles alongsides Robert Redford and Clint Eastwood.[1] He typically played villains/heavies. He also played a bodyguard in the Jean-Claude Van Damme action/crime film Double Impact.

Career[]

A seasoned veteran character actor,[2] Lewis has had featured roles in Smile, Lucky Lady, Flo, Skyward Christmas, Gun Shy, Mama's Family, Falcon Crest, Maximum Security, Pink Cadillac, Only The Strong, Lands End, The Way of the Gun, Odyssey 5, Dawson's Creek, The Devil's Rejects and Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves. On the USA Network series House, M.D., he portrayed terminal cancer patient Older Man in the Season 3 episode titled "One Day, One Room".

Family/Personal life[]

Lewis was married four times and had 10 children, including Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis.

Death[]

On April 7, 2015, Lewis died of a heart attack in his Woodland Hills residence. He was aged 79.

References[]

  1. Reyes, Traciy. "Geoffrey Lewis, Dead: Actor Known For Robert Redford, Clint Eastwood Movies Dies At Woodland Hills Home", The Inquisitr, April 8, 2015. Retrieved on 2017-08-08. 
  2. "Geoffrey Lewis – Filmography", The New York Times. 

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