Richard Farnsworth
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Birth Name: Richard William Farnsworth
Born: 1 September 1920 Died: 6 October 2000
Country of origin: United States
Height: 6' 0"
Relationship Status: Married
Partner: Margaret Hill
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Gone, but not forgotten
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Actors who deserves the Oscar (since 70s)
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Published 10 years, 9 months ago
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An American stuntman who, after more than 30 years in the business, moved into acting and became an acclaimed and respected character actor, Richard Farnsworth was a native of Los Angeles. He grew up around horses and as a teenager was offered an opportunity to ride in films. He appeared in horse-racing scenes and cavalry charges unbilled, first as a general rider and later as a stuntman. His riding and stunting skills gained him regular work doubling stars ranging from Roy Rogers to Gary Cooper, and he often doubled the bad guy as well. Although. like most stuntmen, he was occasionally given a line or two of dialogue, it was no
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1. Gone with the Wind (1939)
Rating: | 2078 Watched |

2. Misery (1990)
Rating: | 1869 Watched |

3. Spartacus (1960)
Rating: | 1124 Watched |

4. Blazing Saddles (1974)
Rating: | 1012 Watched |

5. The Straight Story (1999) (1999)
Rating: | 644 Watched |
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1. Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Rating: | 481 Watched |

2. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Rating: | 394 Watched |

3. Bonanza (1959)
Rating: | 195 Watched |

4. Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Rating: | 168 Watched |

5. Roots (1977)
Rating: | 161 Watched |
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" American Actor September 1 1920 - October 6 2000 He commited suicide at the age of 80 y.o. by shooting himself at his ranch of Lincoln, New Mexico. Notable Films The Adventures Of Marco Polo (1938) with Gary Cooper Gunga Din (1939) with Cary Grant Red River (1948) with John Wayne The Ten Commandments (1956) with Charlton Heston Spartacus (1960) with Kirk Douglas The Life And Times Of Roy Bean (1972) with Paul Newman The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) with Clint Eastwood Comes A Horseman (1978) w"
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