Unfortunately the New Year has already brought with it the death of another beloved actor. British thesp Pete Postlethwaite has passed away at the age of 64 following a long illness. The character actor has appeared in a number of fantastic films, turning out one memorable performance after the other. In 2010 alone he appeared in three major films -- Clash of the Titans, Inception and The Town (best performance of the three, in my opinion) – not to mention also co-starring in other great movies like In the Name of the Father (in which he was nominated for an Oscar), The Usual Suspects, Romeo + Juliet and The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
Steven Spielberg once called him "The best actor in the world," and the world of film will surely feel a bit emptier without him popping up to steal scenes. Let us know your favorite Postlewaite performance in the comments section below…
