Eighties movie star unrecognizable 40 years after hit movie – can you guess who he is?
The 61-year-old screen star, born in New York, followed in the acting footsteps of his father Bruce - who
6
A Hollywood screen star looked almost unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles
Credit: TheImageDirect.com
6
He dressed in all-black as he wheeled his bike to a garden center
Credit: TheImageDirect.com
6
Crispin Glover found movie fame in Back To The Future
Credit: Alamy
6
Crispin, 61, dressed in all black for his outing
Credit: TheImageDirect.com
While Bruce
portrayed the assassin Mr Wint in James Bond flick
Diamonds Are Forever
and featured in the
Hollywood
classic Chinatown
, his son Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future.
Crispin, who played George McFly, was seen attempting to go incognito in a black bucket hat.
He paired the headgear with a jean jacket, trousers and sneakers in the same color.
He kept his head down as he headed out of a tree-covered alleyway.
The screen star then carried his bike as he made his way to his start point.
ON SCREEN
Back To The Future followed teenager Marty Mcfly, played by Michael J Fox, as he is sent back in time to 1955 by his scientist friend Doc Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd.
Marty must ensure that his teenage parents fall in love and return to his own time to save Doc Brown's life.
It was an instant box-office hit and the movie became the highest grossing film of 1985.
Most read in Entertainment
Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences.
Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard.
Emotional moment Michael J. Fox receives standing ovation at Baftas as Parkinson's sufferer star presents Best Film gong
In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.
SAD LOSS
Crispin announced his father's passing in a post on Instagram on May 30.
The distraught son simply said: "Bruce Herbert Glover. May 2, 1932 - March 12, 2025."
He also shared a touching photo of himself as a child, his father, and his mother.
Crispin Glover Career
CRISPIN Glover is known for his Back To The Future role - yet has he starred in anything else?
Crispin Glover is famed for his role in the hit franchise Back to the Future, where he played George McFly.
Despite the film's massive success, Crispin's career took an unexpected turn when he did not return for the sequels due to a dispute with the producers over salary and creative differences.
Since then, he has carved out a name for himself in Hollywood featuring in indie films such as Rivers Edge and Willard.
He starred in celeb-packed movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape in 1994
In 2022 the movie star bagged a role on Netflix's hit series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.
It is not yet clear why the 92-year-old died.
The hard-man character actor also starred in other well-known flicks in the 1960s and 1970s like Hard Times and Bless the Beasts and Children.
He was married twice and had two other children beyond Crispin.
6
Crispin played George McFly in the iconic Back To The Future flick
Credit: Alamy
6
Crispin's actor father Bruce Glover sadly passed last month
Credit: Getty
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
27 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Wonka child star, now 66, looks unrecognizable while seen on rare outing after vanishing from public life
The actor previously appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! but didn't mention his film appearance factory reset Wonka child star, now 66, looks unrecognizable while seen on rare outing after vanishing from public life A CHILD star of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory looked unrecognizable on a rare outing after vanishing from public life. The 1971 movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is now something of a classic. Advertisement 8 Paris Themmen became the envy of children everywhere with his time in the chocolate factory Credit: Coleman-Rayner 8 The star now lives his life away from the limelight Credit: Coleman-Rayner 8 Paris Themmen played Mike Teevee in the 1971 movie Credit: Alamy While it spawned a remake in 2005 starring Johnnie Depp and a prequel film in 2023 with Timothee Chalamet as Wonka, the original still holds a special place in many hearts. It saw Gene Wilder play the eccentric Willy Wonka, while Peter Ostrum played Charlie Bucket. He was joined by a cast of fellow child actors to play the other competition winners Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Mike Teevee and Violet Beauregarde. While many remained in the spotlight after the film's success, others disappeared, including Paris Themmen, who played Mike Teevee. Advertisement However, the former child star was pictured on a rare outing this week, dressed casually in jeans, a faded red T-shirt and trainers. Paris decided to step away from the limelight when he was a teen, saying he just wanted 'to be a kid'. While he did return to the industry sporadically as an adult for commercials and occasionally TV appearances, he also set up a travel service arranging charter flights to Europe for backpackers called Access International. He even appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! in 2018, but failed to mention his starring role in the cult film. Advertisement However, Paris also attends conventions to sign autographs for fans of the movie. He previously said: "The film was also not hugely popular at the time. It grew in popularity around the '80s. Where original Willy Wonka film child stars are now – from actor's TWO roles on Emmerdale to tragic early death "They were showing it once a year on TV and it started to get cult status. "So, now we can look back and go, 'Wow, I was working with all these great people. Look at how much talent is all in that one place.' Advertisement "But at the time, we didn't have that perspective. It's only in hindsight that we really can recognize that in many ways we were really lucky to be in this wonderful film.' 8 Paris got the chance to work with Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka Credit: Alamy 8 The unrecognizable star was seen putting out the bins near his home Credit: Coleman-Rayner 8 Paris does attend conventions to sign autographs, after stepping away from the limelight as a teen Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Paris later spoke with someone on the phone as he went for a stroll Credit: Coleman-Rayner
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Rita Ora teams up with Netflix to secretly record new song for massive series
Find out which A-list rapper and singer appeared in the ring at WWE's Summerslam STAR'S NEW TRACK Rita Ora teams up with Netflix to secretly record new song for massive series RITA ORA sure has her fingers in a lot of pies. I can reveal the singer/actress/presenter has recorded a new song for the upcoming second series of Netflix hit Love Is Blind UK. Sources tell me Joy is a powerful track about finding inner peace and is expected to be released in the coming days. Rather than being on her upcoming fourth album, Joy will be a stand-alone song that will debut in a TV trailer for the dating show then drop on Spotify and Amazon Music. A source said: 'It's no secret that Rita loves love so she jumped at the chance to record a track for Love Is Blind UK. Joy is very much a mini side-project rather than being part of the new album. 'The song will be used on the show and be available to stream but there are no plans for a video or to send it to radio.' Honestly, I don't know when Rita finds the time. 7 Rita Ora has recorded a new song for the upcoming second series of Netflix hit Love Is Blind UK Credit: Getty MARIAH'S PRIDE 'N' JOY 7 Mariah Carey glitters as she hits the stage to headline Brighton Pride Credit: Getty 7 American diva Mariah in a shiny ombre dress and pink jacket Credit: Getty MARIAH CAREY glittered in front of thousands of fans in four different figure-hugging outfits as she hit the stage to headline Brighton Pride. The American diva arrived in a shiny ombre dress and pink jacket, which featured the phrase 'protect the dolls' on the back, as she pledged her support to the trans community. Later, during her 90-minute set, she changed into another dazzling minidress, as well as a gold shift and floor-length black gown. Mariah told the crowd: 'The LGBTQ+ family, both as a community and as individuals have been here for me for so long. I just want you to know that I'll always, always be there for you.' Mariah Carey, 56, wears FOUR figure-hugging outfits and puts on leggy display as she headlines Brighton Pride The show, which featured hits including Fantasy and her new single Sugar Sweet, topped off a day of festivities, ahead of the second day yesterday which was headlined by Sugababes. Earlier on Saturday, Attitude magazine kicked off the annual event with a party at the i360 tower which was attended by Dame Kelly Holmes, Caity Baser and Rob Rinder. CARDI'S FLOP RAP 7 Cardi B is preparing to go fight or flight in this bird-themed feathered outfit Credit: Splash LOOKS like Cardi B is preparing to go fight or flight in this bird-themed feathered outfit. The rapper looked ready for take-off as she entered the ring to kick off the opening night of the WWE Summerslam 2025 wrestling extravaganza in New Jersey on Saturday. But rather than singing or fighting, Cardi was simply there to launch the event, teasing music from her upcoming second album Am I The Drama? As she strutted to the ring, a new Cardi track was blasted through the stadium, sending fans into a meltdown online. Her long-awaited follow-up to 2018's Invasion Of Privacy is out on September 19. Hope it's worth the wait. GAGA IN TRIBUTE TO OZZY 7 Lady Gaga reached out to Kelly Osbourne's family Credit: Getty DESPITE being in the middle of a world tour, Lady Gaga is finding time to support others. I'm told she was so moved by the death of Ozzy Osbourne that she sent a huge bouquet to his grieving wife Sharon and the family. The move is a full-circle moment for the two women after Sharon branded the hitmaker an attention-seeker in 2013. That came after Gaga locked horns with her daughter Kelly Osbourne after she criticised the singer for not stopping to greet fans. A source said: 'The flowers must have cost hundreds but Gaga wanted to reach out. 'Gaga has always been a huge fan of Ozzy and the Osbournes – before she was famous she even used to strip to Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath. "She once told Ozzy – he found it hilarious.' The kind gesture comes after Gaga closed her San Francisco show last month by belting out Ozzy's 1980 hit Crazy Train as a tribute. CHAPPELL SLINKS IN 7 Chappell Roan slipped into Oasis's latest London gig undetected Credit: Getty - Contributor SHE'S one of the biggest stars on the planet, but Chappell Roan was able to slip into Oasis's latest London gig undetected. The singer, who released new single The Subway last week, was seen in the crowd at Wembley on Saturday – singing away to the hits. Frank Lampard and Nicole Appleton also snubbed a swanky suite to mix with regular fans. OASIS fever is still sweeping the UK. Yesterday the Y Not Festival in Derbyshire was forced to upgrade tribute act Noasis to the main stage. They were due to play an 800-capacity slot but bosses had a rethink after more than double that number of guests saved the slot on their festival app. The Diana Mixtape musical @ Outernet, London ★★★★☆ 7 Hear'Say's Noel Sullivan and actress Lucinda Lawrence Credit: Supplied YOU might think a stage musical about Princess Diana would be sad, yet The Diana Mixtape is anything but. With five world-class drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race playing the People's Princess while singing classics from Kylie, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish, it's utterly joyous from start to finish. The crowd at Outernet London lapped it up. A shout out also needs to go to Hear'Say's Noel Sullivan and actress Lucinda Lawrence, for their Charles and Camilla romp to Dua Lipa's Physical. Hilarious. Greatest Showman star Keala Settle brought even more fun as Elizabeth II, but ultimately it was the queens who shone brightest. It's on at Outernet until Sunday then The Lowry, Salford, from August 19-21. OLIVIA RODRIGO's 2021 album Sour is still breaking records. The release has become the first album on Spotify to have four songs with more than two billion streams each. Traitor, Drivers License, Deja Vu and Good 4 U have all passed the milestone. Not bad for an album the US star wrote when she was just 17.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Huge Hollywood star reveals Netflix have AXED his first TV show for a surprisingly saucy reason
The veteran action star revealed the reason why girls approach him at the gym SANK GIG Huge Hollywood star reveals Netflix have AXED his first TV show for a surprisingly saucy reason THE Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger says his Netflix spy show Fubar won't be back for a third outing. And the veteran action hero says the huge popularity of his son Patrick in Sky's The White Lotus is partly to blame. Arnie told NBC's Seth Meyers: 'Patrick blew it out of the water. Before, all the people came up to me in the gym and said 'Arnold get in touch with me, especially girls. 'And as soon as White Lotus came out, this girl says: 'here is my contact'. I said: 'well thank you'. She replied: 'No, no, no, for Patrick'. 'Now everything is about Patrick, Patrick, Patrick.' But the reality is Netflix bosses pulled the plug after Fubar had poor ratings. Arnie played a CIA operative forced to shelve retirement. The show clearly couldn't compete with Patrick flashing his privates as alpha male Saxon on The White Lotus. Sydney Sweeney makes low-key exit in same SUV as White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger after beach club opening party
