Character Actors: Let's Not Forget (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

Harry Dean Stanton, Katy Jurado, Willis Bouchey, Robert Wilke,
John Anderson, Richard Jaeckel

[@davidward5225]

Why so much hate in these comments? Jerry is doing a great service to those of us who love film. Whether his accent or minor discrepancies in info, they are immaterial. I very much appreciate what you are doing, Jerry. Thank you.

[@harry2928]

You are right. My comment about "better content" -or whatever was unnecessary. He'll get around to the others I'm sure.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

DITTO i think what Jerry does is outstanding

[@rogerlucas1893]

I agree 100%!!!!!!

[@vleldaddio210]

If was so easy then everybody would be doing it👏🙌👍

[@itravisoni]

I haven't read anything bad about Jerry.

[@tombales8854]

Richard Jaekel was one of the most underrated actors of his time.

[@johnschuh8616]

Great career, Fine work a good living and no drama outside of his work.

[@Majoofi]

There where so many great character actors...you could easily make this a ten part series.

[@marceau425]

I still say Jerry is the best narrator and has the best documentation on old Hollywood, history and people on KZbin.

[@loditx7706]

I loved Harry Dean Stanton. Thanks for including him. He was GREAT in Alien and Red Dawn. I’ll always remember him yelling “Avenge me!!” to his sons. To me he was a leading man whenever he spoke.

[@chrisz8585]

Lol, he was excellent as "Howard" in Down Periscope

[@dearrystone5773]

Loved Harry Dean n he was born in my sm home town❤

[@loditx7706]

@@dearrystone5773 wow, born in KY, like John Prine, who we lost last year. You really know you’re old when all your favorites start dying. I just moved to Ky from TX. He looked like a guy born in TX. I had never noticed before, but he REALLY favors Doug Kershaw, whose music I love, maybe a little Cajun crept in. I will miss seeing him in new movies also. ❤️

[@rapingoldladies]

Avenge Me! Is how I remember the movie.

[@BobBreeze-tr7hq]

I the long riders​@@loditx7706

[@bamboo59.52]

Harry said at the end there "it doesn't matter" but he did matter, he enhanced people's Lives and brought happiness to millions. RIP.

[@beast1624]

One of my favorite Harry Dean Stanton movies was 1985's One Magic Christmas. One of his last movies, Lucky, was also very good.

[@gaylemc2692]

I always get excited when Jerry presents a new documentary. Thank you sir.

[@sueantoniotti8520]

I agree

[@paulyricca3881]

👱🏻‍♂️ HEY GAYLE HOO PLAYIN DUH PIANO YO MOTHER?

[@susanirvin7674]

Oh me to!!

[@paulyricca3881]

@@susanirvin7674 👴🏻🎶🎵OH ME THREE 🎶🎵 👱🏻‍♀️OH ME TO ?? SUSAN GO BACK 2 SCHOOL

[@valerieneal2747]

I WISH A DOCUMENTARY WAS DONE ON JERRY. HE'S SO FASCINATING.

[@jeffsilverman6104]

I always liked John Anderson. I had the pleasure of meeting him around 1980, walking down Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, I never knew he lived in the neighborhood, very cool. He couldn't have been nicer, a real gentleman. He seemed stoked that a kid my age recognized him, I was about twenty at the time. I named off a few of my favorite roles he played and he just smiled and shook my hand. It was just a natural, accidental encounter during a time when no one had a camera in their pocket for a selfie. I didn't even ask him for his autograph, just wanted to let him know that he'd been a favorite actor in my house for many years, my mom loved him.

[@aileenwagner2576]

Wow cool story!!! He was truly one of the great actors! Luv him in those Twilight Zones he played in!!

[@BamaLogic]

Great story! He was in everything!

[@mlbrooks4066]

Anderson was terrific on Star Trek Next Generation as the immortal omnipotent man who murdered a whole race of people when a bunch of them killed his wife.

[@Galen_G]

I met John Anderson on set of The Rockford Files in September 1976. He was filming an episode called "Coulter City Wildcat." He and James Garner were really nice people, unpretentious and down to earth. Can't say that about very many people in that business.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Me Too

[@davidson2004fatboy]

Katy Jurado WAS a SWEETHEART💖💜💖🙏

[@paulyricca3881]

👨🏻‍🦰NO KIDDIN HONEY? 👴🏻KISS ME SWEETIE

[@jchapman8248]

I love the line Katy Jurando delivers in a scene opposite a young Lloyd Bridges in the movie HIGH NOON. In that scene, Bridges's character comes on strongly to Katy's character. She rebuffs him and says plainly (regarding Gary Cooper's character), "You're a boy. He's a man!" Love it!

[@k1200ltse]

Harry Dean Stanton. Not someone I could forget, one of my favourite actors. A true class act.

[@mlbrooks4066]

I loved Robert Wilke every time I saw him. Great bad guy but he won me over in real life. I was a big fan of Richard Long and it was Wilke who got Long to the hospital when he had a heart attack at age 33. Saved his life.

[@LoneStarLawman]

Very good list. I would definitely add Jack Elam to that list.

[@timepoet77]

I've seen John Anderson and Richard Jaeckel on both Perry Mason and Emergency, and I really liked The Dirty Dozen. All great actors and a great actress. About Harry Dean Stanton, my favorite role of Harry's was in the 1979 film Alien.

[@aileenwagner2576]

Yeah, I thought he was exceptional in Alien.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Hey Jerry, you forgot ( or perhaps you weren't aware of ) Harry Dean Stanton's very last film made just before his death, where he played the leading role, in the film entitled: "Lucky". ( I Believe Harry wrote the story and possibly directed the film, but someone please correct me, if I'm wrong. ) While this film was no "block buster", it quickly became a cult classic with Harry Dean Stanton fans everywhere. He played the role of an aged man who knew he was living his last days, in a sleepy little modern day town out west. His character was a well liked elderly man by everyone in this tiny town, especially in the local tavern. I highly recommend this film to anyone who loves Harry. RIP Harry Dean Stanton.

[@shananagans5]

At the end there is even a cameo appearance by President Roosevelt. Good movie. If anyone is interested it's here on KZbin, free with ads. I watched it because of your comment. Good watch, very touching.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@shananagans5 Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@willythewave]

I love you man...just so you know. :)

[@raydavison4288]

Harry was born & raised about 30 miles south of where I sit typing. Either his half sister or his niece was murdered here in Lexington, Kentucky in the 1960s. Her murder remains unsolved.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@raydavison4288 I never knew that. Interesting.......thank you.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

These "character" actors were truly great. They couldn't make a movie without them but yet you could make a movie with just them and no stars. lol Great vid, Lee

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thats an ideah. Jerry

[@paulabartholomew8497]

Some were more than just character actors. Their names are well known and they had impressive careers.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

The Odyssey of Flight 33 is my favorite Twilight Zone episode thanks to John Anderson's fine acting. It's hard to believe that he's not the real thing. He also played in In Broad Daylight, the story of Ken Rex McElroy, which for now is on KZbin.

[@patrickmccormick1844]

The actor who said for the man who shot Liberty Valance also played a judge on Perry Mason. He fit that part perfectly.

[@LesterMoore]

I remember all these actors, stars all to me. These grand character actors are like moving scenery in films. They can make movies with their screen presence. A facial pose, eye squint, frown, scant smile of acknowledgment or surprise. All in their repertoire persona. Remarkable folk who have my respect. I recall reading Strother Martin, another film star said, "I made a very good living playing prairie scum." Nuff said.

[@crowhaven200]

Good Job. One more to the list. LQ Jones passed away today.

[@63DW89A]

Jerry, thank you for another wonderful documentary, made in that unique, special way that only YOU can do. I'm 66 years old this year (2022). I've discovered over the years, that one of the special pleasures I derive from watching old TV shows and movies, is seeing the wonderful parade of incredible character actors that graced TV and Movies from those early years! These unique actors may not have been the stars, but WOW did their presence make a particular episode jump out of the screen at you! I appreciate these unique actors so much more as the years pass by. Thank you for giving them the recognition they all deserve. Seeing, remembering and appreciating these unique character actors, makes such videos absolute gems! Please don't ever hesitate to do a documentary on character actors because such videos truly strike a chord, releasing a flood of wonderful memories. Thank you.

[@aileenwagner2576]

Well said!!!!!👍👍👍

[@okay5045]

I love character actors they are the backbone of every movie

[@louk231]

Jerry Skinner, This was great ! I always admired each of these actors . Please do another "Character Actors" Documentary asap...Well done!

[@firstlast1047]

Thanks Jerry. A journey to my childhood. I remember, practically all these actors, not by name, but the characters they played. Many of the films I saw when originally released.

[@michaelstallings5824]

robert j wilk was one of my favorite charcters in westerns..

[@scronx]

"How would you like to be remembered" -- "Doesn't matter"! This was all extremely interesting, Jerry -- thank you, and please don't ever lose that natural Southern (?) accent.

[@richardbartolo2890]

Thanks for showcasing these fine character actors for those who know them and for those just learning about them.

[@johnhenke6475]

Harry Dean Stanton was one of my favorite actors. He never got the recognition he deserved.

[@jb-fb4od]

Did not know Harry went through the home invasion/robbery. How terrible! I loved him as the dad in Pretty In Pink!

[@harperstacey9604]

What happened with Harry's home invasion robbery? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@TheRealDrJoey]

Rather poignant ending there, Jerry; with Stanton's response: "How would you like to be remembered?" "Doesn't matter." That is genuine humility.

[@TheRealDrJoey]

@@paulyricca3881 You need a life.

[@lifeschool]

I didn't know most of these except for the last one (thanks to the Alien movie). Great deep dive into these people Jerry. You make those times come alive again, just like the good old days.

[@LeRoi715]

Thank you Mr Skinner for telling us about those artists; yes I have not remembered their names as you knew we do not know them. Good film . Cheers from Toronto!

[@goodolzimm5827]

Thanks Jerry. I hope you can do this topic about character actors of the '30s/'40s. Without these folks the movies wouldn't be as good or the main actors made to appear as big as they do.

[@ladamyre1]

I remember Harry Dean Stanton mostly from the movie "Alien". Gettin' up there in subs Jerry. I been with you for two years now, always give you a like. You're good at this stuff.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@creech54]

Yes, I was surprised that "Alien" wasn't mentioned. It has to be one of his best remembered roles!

[@iwaisman]

Paris, Texas (directed by Wim Wenders) starring Harry Dean Stanton and Nastassja Kinski.

[@kevinharkness2108]

@@creech54 l watched a utube video that reckons harry's death scene in alien is the scariest thing ever filmed.

[@creech54]

@@kevinharkness2108 I guess it's kind of subjective, but it was certainly scary! His final moans, heard from a distance, were haunting.

[@michaelrichardson6051]

Robert Wilkie. High Noon, Spartacus, Magnificent Seven and From Here to Eternity. Quite a career.

[@bobandbally88]

More than that a star running back at Notre Dame in the 1930s.

[@chopperchopper1418]

10 seconds in an a little sad, know all these, 65 n the best movies n actors.

[@allendiaz9031]

My wife and I watch all the old western series and recognize the character actors in all of them, thanks and please do more.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

This was a wonderful tribute and retrospective. Thanks once again, Jerry! I will say that Harry Dean Stanton was the one actor known well, for their name and performances. Paris, Texas.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Another excellent video. Thanks. I remember these actors and respect them. God Bless them and their families.

[@owatagi]

Please please continue this series. I’ve always been interested in character actors. I’d love to know if they had side careers for when they were between movies

[@harry2928]

I also would be curious about that, how to make a living if you're not in the "A" club.

[@chrisloomis1489]

Thank you … after an evil day , your remembrances are heart warming Jerry. God Bless 🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Chris, hang in there my friend. Jerry

[@muffassa6739]

All of these Actors are great. They are the background of all of the movies and TV shows.

[@chrisoliver5302]

With all the thousands of episodes of Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Maverick, the Rifleman I've watched, I've seen all these character actors/actresses many times. Good stuff.

[@plymouthduster225]

Very interesting video Jerry. Out of all of them I have probably seen Harry Dean Stanton the most in movies and TV shows.I remember him from Cool Hand Luke and Two Lane Blacktop and Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. He also played the bank robber Homer Van Meter in 1973's Dillinger with Warren Oates who was also in 1971's Two Lane Blacktop. He was also Dective Junkins in 1983's Chistine.

[@scooterhocfecit3685]

Repo Man!

[@paulleighton4639]

Thank you for this entertaining and interesting docomentary. One character actor I would like to see more about is James Griffith. He appeared in many TV series as well as western and thriller movies from 1948 onwards. Others are Ted De Corsia, Timothy Carey, Leo Gordon and Edward Platt

[@markrichards6863]

Marjorie Main is my all time favorite character actor. She was just brilliant, pretty much stole every scene she was in.

[@harperstacey9604]

She was hilarious as ma kettle. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@miltonhollis703]

Throw me in Guys" I'm 77 and watched Marjorie Main sense I was a kid" I loved Marjorie ❤️ Acting Abilities'....When you got Marjorie Main an Wallace Berry Together ❤️ they were a unique Combination....both of them had Stubborn personalities and would Bring the house down....By the way Marjorie Main was an extremely intelligent Lady, and a exceptional Business Lady....

[@markrichards6863]

@@miltonhollis703 Marjorie Main was a brilliant performer. In "The Women ", Even with an all star cast, playing a supporting part, she owned every scene she was in. That's hard to do with Rosiland Russell, Paulette Godard, and Norma Shearer in your scenes. They were all bigger stars, and glamorous, but her down to earth character was exactly what was needed to make the whole thing work, and nobody could have done it better. As a character actor, she was in a class by herself. She brought depth to her art. She was more than set dressing there to set a mood.

[@miltonhollis703]

@@markrichards6863 So Eloquently stated Mark...your correct Mark' Marjorie Main was captivating in every Scene She was In....actually if you ever noticed She Had Long Gorgeous Hair......an a Fairy attractive woman....

[@markisboss]

Thank You Mr. Skinner

[@scofab]

Well done again Sir, thank you.

[@Bubberscat]

Absolutely fascinating Jerry. You do an excellent job on your videos. Many thanks

[@susanfox6666]

Thank you so much, Mr. Skinner. These great character actors add so much to a good story.

[@garyfrancis6193]

I’m glad you made this but Richard Jaeckel was fairly well known. You should make one on supporting actors in TV like Aimzee Strickland, Dabs Greer and James Gregory.

[@JulieS261]

From watching TV westerns of the 1950s and 1960s I have learned a lot about the character actors who appeared in them. A lot of them were the go to actors in both film and TV. There's plenty that you can do documentaries on.

[@Rick-mx5kh]

Great video. I've always preferred character actors to the stars. This was a great list of actors. Hope we see more videos like this.

[@carolbuchta5455]

One of my favorite character actors was Dan Durea. Always a bad guy, and creepy good at it!

[@KoshN]

John Anderson was also in one of my favorite 'Star Trek: The Next Generation" episodes, Season 3 Episode 3 "The Survivors". I most remember Harry Dean Stanton from "One Magic Christmas" (1985) when he played the angel Gideon.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

One Magic Christmas is one of my favourite Christmas movies and I really like him in it.

[@MileyonDisney]

I recognized most of them, but only knew Harry Dean Stanton by name.

[@tomjones2348]

Interesting presentation, Jerry. There used to be such a wealth of great character actors that could spice up any film or tv show. In the past 40 years I can't recall a convincing character actor.

[@cathyhendrix7552]

This was so interesting. Thank you very much for sharing this with us. Somebody has to be the character actors. Right? Not much of a movie or T.V. show without them.

[@braden8155]

This was really interesting. More videos on supporting actors, please. Great stuff!

[@davidlyon1899]

Harry dean stanton was in so many great films, he was in ALIEN a classic.

[@antonfarquar8799]

Jerry - what can I say - just superb !!!

[@jimmygarlon750]

All great actors, thanks Jerry.

[@shaneburst5661]

Thanks Jerry! Harry Dean Stanton and Dick Miller are my favorite character actors.

[@skylilly1]

Stanton played an angel in One Magic Christmas. A different kind of holiday movie but really good. Worth the watch if you can find it. I have it on dvd.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

One of my favourites and yet many haven’t heard of it.

[@davidbarnett9312]

As an 18-year-old, I saw 'Liberty Valance' first run. The final scene on the train and Willis Bouchey's words are still the most poignant ending to any film I've seen since those long-ago days. The character actors were great and appeared often in movies and TV. I've seen films where the character actor/s never had one line, i.e., Lee Van Cleef in "High Noon". He had few words to say in "Liberty Valance". What was an eye opener for me was watching those early 50's movies and TV shows where Jack Elam was the bad guy, and then seeing his comedy talent in "Support Your Local Sheriff" and .....Local Gunfighter.

[@chachadodds5860]

What a lovely walk down memory lane. As always, many thanks, Jerry. All of these wonderful actors, are as recognizable to those of us who watched them in their heyday, as today's pop stars are to the youngins. Do we really even have such character actors anymore? They are sorely missed.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I've seen Willis Bouchey recently in an old anti-alcohol film made by the Temperance society. He plays a dignified, upstanding father who loses his teen daughter in a drunk driving accident. But my fav Willis Bouchey scene is in an Andy Griffith Show episode in which a young by-the-book state official vows to remove Sheriff Taylor from office because of the scandalous chocolate cake, polka dot tie and doilies. Bouchey arrives from Raleigh just in time to see the unarmed Andy disarm an active shooter. Bouchey declares that the most courageous thing he's ever seen, making the cake, tie and doilies seem trivial. Love that. It's the other actors who stand out sentimentally, with the character actor Bouchey seeming generic.

[@195511SM]

'Sometimes a Great Notion'....&/or 'Never Give An Inch'......I remember that scene where he was pinned beneath the log.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

lt's good to hear you voice again ans thanks for the fine video....Ans all of your research that goes into making your video...Hope you are doing well....Shoe🇺🇸

[@truthregardless9235]

Well done Jerry, from Australia. I play your videos for my wife every morning when taking her to work. We love them. Sometime laugh, sometimes cry.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my Australian friends. I hope you laugh more than cry. Jerry

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

As always, Mr. Skinner, a superb presentation. Thank you very much.

[@Pushyhog]

thanks again jerry, still watch all of these actors weekly on grit TV, my antenna on my chimney.

[@benritchsmith]

Another wonderful work. Thank you!

[@NelloCambelli]

Richard Jaekel’s sons Richard and Barry were at St. Martin’s of Tour elementary at Sunset & Saltair in West Los Angeles. He played in the Sands of Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal Diary. He lived a few homes north of San Vicente Blvd on Avondale in Brentwood Park. Barry became a PGA Touring Professional.

[@ChancetheCanine]

Well done Jerry as always!

[@francesrude3007]

Hi Mr. Jerry. So glad to catch this. I remembered all these actors.thanks for posting.

[@tyronejones7341]

Robert Wilke was always my favorite character actor. R.P..I

[@jeffyork5766]

That was Beautiful Mr. Skinner. Thank you.

[@PAPITO_49]

Thanks for this, I grew up watching all these characters.

[@johnwilliams4541]

Thank you for sharing. I loved watching all of these great actors. It was nice to hear more information about them and know their story

[@johnhenderson131]

Great as always Mr. Skinner. I love this episodes on character actors (Your second I believe) it so nostalgic when I recognize the face and then you show what productions they appeared in and I smack my forehead with an Oh yeah!, that's where I saw that actor! For some reason, John Anderson is the one actor I never forget, his name aside, I recall him in so many episodes of the Riflemen and even an episode of Star Trek the Next Generation towards the end of his life. Please keep your videos coming! Movie come and go so fast these day, I'll take the good old days.Those were good movies, with great actors and great supporting actors.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Good Video, Harry Dean Stanton was 1 of the best...

[@johndufford5561]

Superb, Jerry. Thank you very much

[@jefferygreer765]

I liked Katy Jurado movies. She played Elvis Presley’s mother in Stay Away Joe. She was great and funny in the movie!

[@MountainFisher]

It is amazing how you've grown so much Mr. Skinner. Here's another entertaining video and you could make a few more just like it of character actors. I remember watching your biography video on Alvin York and Audie Murphy's sad story. Your Tombstone video had some really good work like showing Josephine's harlot license signed by Wyatt Earp. Bet that took some digging. That always remained in my mind considering they stayed together for the rest of their lives.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Mountain Fisher. Jerry

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you! I recognized most of them🐝❤️🤗

[@carlmontney7916]

Another great video. Thanks Jerry

[@lindavasquez3187]

Thank you for sharing this, enjoyed learning about character actors.

[@mikehutchins7963]

Great commentary on these fine actors. They were all special in their own way.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you. Like the actors this was time well spent.

[@geowynleda4641]

I just discovered your channel and I love it. You have a wonderful calming voice and manner, I'm going to binge on your videos.

[@jillblase6820]

Thank you Jerry for recognizing these unsung hero’s from yesterday. I remember all of them. Awesome documentary, and totally informative. Thanks and keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida.🤠

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thanks Jill i always enjoy hearing from my winter springs friends. Jerry

[@cherylruley9965]

I love learning about these characters I do remember seeing in many movies.

[@ross2812]

Outstanding presentation, Jerry!

[@SISSYKAY]

Always great videos from Jerry! I remember Harry Dean Stanton was also in a music video with Dwight Yoakam. On roller skates.

[@aileenwagner2576]

John Anderson, Richard Jaeckal, Harry Dean Stanton I knew pretty well, but learned some new things. Bouchey I have heard and seen a lot. But never knew he announced things before. He had such a unique voice. Thank u so much for this. Please do more!!!! Luv ❤️ this!

[@harperstacey9604]

Richard jaeckal was a handsome man. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@stevemcnary7963]

John Anderson played the used car salesman in Psycho. Played many great roles on TV on The Rifleman

[@riverbender9898]

Another great tribute video! I do appreciate closed captions. Thank You.