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Legendary actor Rip Torn has died. He was 88.
Torn died “peacefully” at his Lakeville, Connecticut home, a rep for the star confirmed to PEOPLE.
He then studied at the Actors Studio in New York under Lee Strasberg, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Torn went on to star in the playSweet Bird of Youthand the filmPork Chop Hillin 1959, according to his IMDb.
Rip Torn.Susan Wood/Getty Images
He is credited for introducing his cousinSissy Spacekto the entertainment industry, according to THR.
Torn gained national recognition for his role inPayday, which he starred in alongside singerDavid Bowie.
Since his debut, Torn accumulated a number of awards and nominees, including anAcademy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actorin 1983’sCross Creek.
He’s receivednine Emmy nominations: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series forThe Larry Sanders Showin 1993, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series again forThe Larry Sanders Showin 1994 and 1995.
He won Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Comedy Series for his role as Arthur on the show in 1996.
Rip Torn inThe Larry Sanders Show.HBO
Rip Torn inMen in Black.courtesy Everett Collection
His latest nomination came in 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Done Geiss on30 Rock.
Torn is also known for playing the voice of Zeus on the beloved Disney filmHercules in 1997 and his part as agency boss Zed inMen in Blackalso in 1997.
The actor also dabbled into directing with 1988’sTheTelephone.
Torn has been married three times and has six children.
He was married to actress Ann Wedgeworth from 1956 to 1961 and they shared daughter Danae Torn.
In 1963 he married Geraldine Page and they remained married until her death in 1987. The couple shared daughter Angelica Page and twin sons Tony and Jon Torn.
He married Wright two years later. They shared daughters Katie and Claire Torn.
source: people.com
