Farewell to Robert Duvall: The Actor’s Actor Who Defined a Generation
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Robert Duvall was an actor’s actor, much admired and award-nominated for his ability to get inside a wide range of characters in memorable movies like Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.Duvall died at his Middleburg, Virginia, home on February 15, 2026. He was 95.Uploaded 17-02-26The son of an admiral, Duvall attended Principia College and served in the Army during the Korean War. His early acting career was primarily in theater until he played Boo Radley in the film To Kill a Mockingbird. That led to a series of more important character performances in the 1970s:• Major Frank Burns in MASH*• Lawyer Tom Hagen in The Godfather• Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now• A conflicted father and military man in The Great SantiniIn 1983, Duvall received the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a washed-up country and western singer in Tender Mercies.On television, Duvall won praise for his portrayals of Joseph Stalin and Adolf Eichmann.He also directed a film about his love of tango, called Assassination Tango.In all of his work, whether as the lead or in a character role, Robert Duvall always showed a huge respect for the craft of filmmaking. He continued to act until late in his life.His famous colleagues have shown their admiration for him and his work with the tributes they have offered to his loving family, who were with him when he died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Charlie Rose Global Conversation:Uploaded 01-05-26Bret Stephens is a popular opinion columnist for The New York Times. He has held the position since 2017.He was previously a foreign affairs columnist and deputy editorial page editor at The Wall Street Journal. In 2013, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. From 2002–2004, he was editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post in Israel.Stephens holds degrees from the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics.This conversation comes at a critical moment when Iran and America may resume negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, continue the ceasefire, and seek to find an end to the war, which began on February 28, 2026.We will talk of many things, including who is winning the war, the negotiations to end the war, opening the Strait of Hormuz, the price of oil and gasoline, Iran’s nuclear program, and the status of buried enriched uranium.Also President Trump’s war leadership and his conflict with Pope Leo, the war response of the regime in Iran, and the consequences of war.We will conclude with America at its 250th birthday and its relationship with Israel, NATO, European and Gulf allies, and adversaries including Russia and China, whose president—President Xi Jinping—is scheduled to meet with President Trump on May 14–15 in Beijing, China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gary Oldman discusses his approach to portraying the elusive intelligence officer George Smiley in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.Uploaded 14-01-26Original Air Date: 2012/02/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Actress Angelina Jolie discusses why she wanted to play the role of Mariane Pearl in "A Mighty Heart".Uploaded 20-06-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."Angelina Jolie Talks with Charlie Rose | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices