R.I.P. Ernest Borgnine

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Though I'm not surprised, given his age, this still saddens me. He was a favorite of mine, and I'd often watch films I otherwise had no interest in simply because I always found something to like about his work.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-...ne-dies-at-95/

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

Really saddened by this. I guess, given his healthy age, this is not really a surprise, but it's upsetting all the same. Just last month, I rewatched THE DEADLY BLESSING and was reflecting on the fact that Borgnine was still alive. I always loved his performances and found it a shame when he was lambasted and labelled a homophobe for his (in my view, innocent and misinterpreted/misrepresented) comments regarding BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. ('I didn't see it, and I didn't care to see it' - well, Ernest, neither did I, not because I'm a homophobe but rather because I find the majority of Ang Lee's films to be preachy, precious and dull.)

Borgnine was a great, earthy actor. It's funny how many of my favourite films feature Borgnine in either a major or supporting role. He was remarkably hard-working, but he also picked some great parts.

I think I'm gonna dig out EMPEROR OF THE NORTH for viewing this week.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

That sucks, he was an awesome actor who brought a lot to some great films, and some that were not so great. 95, though, a good run. RIP.

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

Could always bring something to a film, even if the film wasn't very good. Best example being Devil's Rain.

[sukebanboy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sukebanboy]

Thought he would live forever!!!!

It always improved a movie when his face appeared on screen and he had parts in some good (and not so good) movies....but whatever the quality, Ernest was always on form...

Last saw him on a doc about him travelling around America in his motor home....

But like Mark said, 95 is a pretty good run...and I hear he had a pretty eventful life....

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Always thought that him and Harry Dean Stanton would live on forever....

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

One of my favorites too. I always thought he was a truly scary sociopath in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. Like others have said, he brought something to even the most minor films. RIP sir.

[sukebanboy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sukebanboy]

Always thought that him and Harry Dean Stanton would live on forever....

Ha ha...he's the OTHER one I always think about too.....

[The Silly Swede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Silly Swede]

Always thought that him and Harry Dean Stanton would live on forever....

I don't even wanna know what a world without those two will be like :(

[Roderick Butthorn Find all posts View Profile Close Roderick]

Hopefully this is just a case of Ernie's Facebook account getting hacked. Check back in a few months.

[Zane C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zane C.]

Sad news. I've always enjoyed Borgnine's work, mostly THE WILD BUNCH (which is my favorite movie, ever) and his work on AIRWOLF. Like most others, I also thought his turns in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, MARTY, and EMPEROR OF THE NORTH were pretty great. I also loved his role in CONVOY. Hollywood has truly lost a legend. RIP, Mr. Borgnine. Thanks for the wonderful movies.

[Apronikoff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Apronikoff]

Hiya! I'm sure you kids know me best as Sergeant Fatso Judson in "From Here to Eternity".

[Johnny Stickman Way Out Hep Cat Find all posts View Profile Close Johnny Stickman]

Very sad news. I'll always love him for voicing Mermaid Man on SpongeBob Squarepants.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Very sad news. I'll always love him for voicing Mermaid Man on SpongeBob Squarepants.

While that's probably not what a lot of people will remember him for, he was AWESOME in that part.

[Andrew Monroe Pallid Hands Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew Monroe]

I never heard Borgnine on SPONGEBOB but I can imagine he was terrific. He had such a unique, instantly recognizable voice with a real enthusiasm and joie de vivre...did see the SIMPSONS episode he did.