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USA Today
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bruce Glover, James Bond villain, father of Crispin Glover, dies at 92
Bruce Glover, James Bond villain, father of Crispin Glover, dies at 92 Show Caption Hide Caption James Bond villain Bruce Glover dies Bruce Glover has died at age 92. The actor was best known for his role as Mr. Wint in the James Bond movie "Diamonds Are Forever." Spot on News - Entertainment English Crispin Glover is mourning the death of his father, Bruce Glover, a fellow actor remembered by James Bond fans for his role in "Diamonds Are Forever." The "Back to the Future" star, 60, announced in a series of Instagram posts on Saturday that his dad died on March 12. He shared several photos of his father through the years, which showed him bearing a striking resemblance to Crispin as a young man. A representative for Crispin Glover confirmed to USA TODAY on Sunday that Bruce died of natural causes. Bruce Glover, 92, was best known for starring opposite Sean Connery's James Bond in 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever" as Mr. Wint, an assassin. The future of James Bond: The 007 franchise is now controlled by Amazon, Jeff Bezos solicits casting ideas " 'Diamonds' is definitely one of the great experiences, because (director) Guy Hamilton let me bring my ideas to it," the actor told Entertainment Weekly. "All the big laughs in that film are mine, they're all my ideas. Guy Hamilton would always go, 'All right, show me!' And it would always be included in the film." Glover also appeared in movies including "Chinatown" and "Walking Tall." He racked up dozens of other film and TV credits throughout his career, appearing on shows such as "Perry Mason," "Bonanza," "Mission: Impossible," "Gunsmoke" and "CHiPs," according to IMDb. He also starred in the 2007 movie "It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine," which Crispin co-directed. In a 2019 interview with The Original Van Gogh's Ear Anthology, Bruce Glover praised his son as a "terrific director" and said they would collaborate again in the future. "He is smart," Bruce said. "He is my son, too. In the long run, you know the love is there and the caring and the appreciation of each of us and our talents. So again, Crispin was great to work with." In recent years, Crispin Glover had teased another film he directed starring himself and his father. An untitled movie directed by Crispin starring Bruce Glover is listed on IMDb as being in post-production, with no confirmed release date. 'Back to the Future Part III' turns 30: Where are Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson now? Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover's co-star in "Back to the Future," shared her condolences in an Instagram comment, writing, "So so sorry for (your) loss. Sending 💗." Actress Tané McClure also wrote that she got along well with Bruce when they worked together years ago. "He coached me a few times as well," she commented. "Wonderful and creative actor. Sending love to you." This report has been updated with new information.
Los Angeles Times
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Bruce Glover, ‘Chinatown' actor and James Bond villain, dies at 92
Bruce Glover, known for his roles in 'Chinatown' and 'Diamonds Are Forever,' died earlier this month at 92. His son, actor, director and writer Crispin Glover, shared photos of his father on Instagram, noting that Bruce Glover passed away March 12. A representative for Crispin Glover told People magazine that Bruce Glover died from natural causes. Bruce Glover was born in 1932, grew up in Chicago and loved watching movies. When he was 3 years old, he was in a church pageant where his line was 'No room at the inn,' which he delivered so well that it produced laughter from the audience so he repeated it several times, Glover told the podcast 'James Bond Radio' in 2015. 'I had an instinct for it and didn't know I did,' Glover told 'James Bond Radio.' His first acting job was as a gorilla tossing a woman around during her strip act. He was drafted during the Korean War and after he came back, he was cast as the lead for the Tennessee Williams play 'Camino Real,' Glover told the podcast. He had never taken an acting class, but ended up coaching the other actors, Glover wrote on his Yelp page. Glover performed in many plays, TV shows and movies, including portraying Duffy in the 1974 drama 'Chinatown,' the villain Mr. Wint in the 1971 James Bond movie 'Diamonds Are Forever' and Feldman in the 2001 drama 'Ghost World.' He also had TV appearances in 'Mod Squad' and 'My Favorite Martian.' Glover was also an acting coach, saying on his Yelp page that it was a passion of his to 'help actors honor their unique creativity and express their truth.' 'Remembering the great BRUCE GLOVER,' director Donald Farmer wrote on Facebook. 'Not only a tremendous actor but a wonderful acting teacher and Facebook friend.'
