Geoffrey Lewis

Born: 1935-07-31

Birthplace: Plainfield, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Geoffrey Bond Lewis (July 31, 1935 – April 7, 2015) was an American character actor.

His filmography includes television shows such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent and My Name is Earl, as well as films such as Down in the Valley, alongside Edward Norton, The Butcher, alongside Eric Roberts, Maverick, alongside Mel Gibson, and When Every Day Was the Fourth of July alongside Dean Jones.

In 1979, Lewis co-starred as a gravedigger turned vampire in the cult classic made-for-television movie Salem's Lot.

Lewis has worked frequently with actor-director Clint Eastwood in several films including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Pink Cadillac, Any Which Way You Can, Bronco Billy, Every Which Way But Loose, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and High Plains Drifter.

Lewis is the father of actress Juliette Lewis.

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Known For

Double Impact
The New Guy
Tango & Cash
High Plains Drifter
Maverick
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Any Which Way You Can
My Name Is Nobody
The Devil's Rejects
Heaven's Gate

Top Movie Credits

Double Impact Frank Avery
The New Guy Principal Zaylor
Tango & Cash Captain Schroeder (uncredited)
High Plains Drifter Stacey Bridges
Maverick Matthew Wicker / Eugene, Banker
My Name Is Nobody Leader of the Wild Bunch
Heaven's Gate Trapper Fred