Richard Widmark: The quiet man (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@maureentuohy8672]

Such a wonderful life. So nice to know that there were such good men in the world. Responsible, heard working, creative, a good husband and a good father. Just lovely.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Richard was a wonderful man. And actor. He was so good at acting that I, and many others, thought he was really the mean SOB that he played in movies. He was so good. Thank you Jerry for this great story of his life. He was so special and good.

[@WMJCPA]

One of my all time favorites, a true gentleman. His friendship with Sidney Potier classic and showed on the screen in a couple of films.

[@nealgrey6485]

As a child in the 1950’s, going to a movie once a week on Friday night, I was always pleased to see Richard Widmark in a western. He seemed to have a presence. He exerted a gentle energy that I felt, but that I’ve never been able to ‘peg’. A while back I purchased a DVD called (I think) ‘Night in the City’ . I was almost shocked to see that he could truly act! This must have been part of what I sensed as a child.

[@glynnjacobs9602]

I absolutely LOVE anything he starred on as he was one Hell of an actor! I understand he also had a very strong personal character. He openly received Sidney Portier (WAAAY before segregation was popular!) at his home and even took him under his wing. One of my all-time favorites! R.I.P. Richard Whitmark!

[@johnparris2353]

A straight out good actor and human being

[@todaynow1563]

This was a very talented man, always thought of him as an icon, his acting was top notch too bad he did not win an award. RIP Richard Widmark, he is a one of a kind of an actor.....

[@flowergalpower2681]

What a great man taking care of his wife - he's one of my biggest crushes in my childhood . Loved his westerns .RIP

[@sharimccormick1352]

He was my favorite actor.

[@hughgrection4205]

Richard's opening statement in the film "Judgement at Nuremberg " always stayed in my mind. I thought it a masterpiece.

[@TheSaltydog07]

Hugh, It is, except Max Schell yells too much.

[@darrellpryor1653]

My kind of "MAN!!!!"They don't come any better then this!!!!Honest,hard working,Commited to ones family and friends!!!Thank you Richard your "Example" which will never be forgotten!!!! From a loyal fan since the Fifties!!! June 2 , 2019.

[@fazbell]

I saw Richard Widmark in so many old films from the fifties. He's an actor you don't hear a lot about these days. One of the greats.

[@Kotv6Vfg1]

I just found this. Thank you for a wonderful memorial to Richard Widmark...one of my all time favorite actors.

[@brucekogan7980]

One of the most underrated and underappreciated of actors. RIP

[@lisafleming9603]

More like calling the shots, like keeping a low profile.

[@Araconox]

He was great and a hero of mine.

[@jesmhearron274]

I was so happy that an actor that I admired so much, was a great man,husband, father and son too. Thank you for a great job ,that brought us a wonderful story about him.

[@dementedweasel1]

Boy, you'd never would have know Richard to be such a fine human being. He played a villain so well! Thank you Jerry for this info.

[@timepoet77]

Here's a hidden fact: Widmark modeled his villaiin role on the Joker from the Batman comics, since Richard was a life-long comics fan.

[@bain5872]

What an actor, what a man! If only we all could live our lives as Mr. Widmark did, what a beautiful world we would have. Thanks Jerry. A fitting and wonderful job you did with this. I think he would be proud of your work.

[@christhompson9486]

He not only took care of his wife in her later years, he took care of his brother. He was injured during the war and Richard made sure he was cared for and his medical care was taken care of. He was such a good person. I always like him.

[@iowabettyg]

he was devoted to his family; so glad to see the love he returned to each of them. bettyg, ames, iowa

[@JSB1882]

Very nice biography. Richard Widmark was truly a great man.

[@doloreshallinger6262]

Mr. Skinner, many thanks for the superb manner in narrating about these Hollywood stars. Richard Widmark was always one of my favorites and you did an outstanding job. All the best!!

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Always got excited when a Whidmark movie would show up on classic or western channel.. Just a classic actor.!

[@berthamartin9742]

Love Richard Widmark .. talented, handsome....and a faithful husband.( now I know there was a good reason why I was in love with him )..what a man....( where can I find one just like him )... thank you for the beautiful video, with so many interesting details and information....he will forever be my favorite actor...an epitome of a gentleman.......greetings and again thank you .....from Seattle, Washington........

[@andrewmiller4885]

He was a great actor I always liked him . You know he always came across as a cynical sort of character on the screen , even when he was playing nice guy roles . He was nothing like that in real life and that's a testimony on how good an actor he actually was . What a lucky lady his wife was , a completely devoted loving husband and father . A rare gem of a man especially in Hollywood. R.I.P. dear Richards Widmark

[@AuthorLLaurence]

What a great man. Never any scandals and a 55 year marriage.

[@mariaszczygielska3530]

My Late Father that epitomized his persona, that makes me the integrity of a woman thus far.

[@darrelsweet7589]

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[@lambos124]

And a top top actor

[@zxtenn]

Agreed and one of the finest and most powerful Actors ever, people now couldn't hold a candle to people like him

[@normansmithers7631]

his faithfulness must have been sorely tested when he starred with the stunning jean peters in the brilliant, 'pickup on south street,' in which some say both richard & jean gave their finest performances.

[@a.perkins907]

Jerry your voice & your insatiable desire to dig DEEP leaving no Stones UNTURNED in order to deliver the VERY BEST BIOGRAPHIES! I salute you for bringing Richard Widmark's life story to all of us, what a GREAT MAN he was! Thanks ever so much❤️

[@patalexander1965]

Richard Widmark, what a fine actor and a wonderful human being!

[@lakelizard8145]

He was an awesome actor and I now know he was a stand up guy. Thanks Jerry.

[@Pauline-wu4ej]

I absolutely loved this actor. He was exciting, unique, and just a brilliant actor!

[@mikewhite2314]

One of the greatest actors ,and one of my favorite of all time ,i loved his westerns ,a true human being and gentleman RIP Mr .Widmark

[@williamblakehall5566]

"For you, Dick, I would have walked." This is the stuff. You are a good biographer, Mr. Skinner, but you are also a great storyteller, and it is always a joy to peruse your work.

[@iowabettyg]

yes, sidney poitier's comment to me remainted in my mind also. bettyg, ames, iowa i agree with everything you said as well ;)

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

It's easy to imagine it precisely in Poitier's trademark voice, too.

[@dorothyjones9132]

Even as a kid I loved watching Richard Widmark act for he was such a great actor and to learn he was a very nice gentleman with good virtues too throughout his entire life.RIP Mr.Widmark you are missed.

[@hell0hkitty]

just superb jerry! i just loved richard widmark, and remember him making an appearance on the old i love lucy show. thank you for this! what a marvelous gentle soul he was.

[@donleighton9387]

A touching and sincere tribute, part of a wonderful series... Understated and all the more powerful for it. With Richard Widmark being a deserving subject. Think Film Noir, think Widmark.

[@JohnS916]

Well done Jerry. Widmark was a talented actor, he sure could play a villain well. Kept his wits about him against the Hollywood scene.

[@richardr655]

Richard Widmark was a family favorite. Thank you for the great work that you do.

[@rvasquez8057]

Jerry, I must say you do a great job as an orator and storyteller. Keep up the great work.

[@pearldunn6672]

All these years I've wondered if Richard was anything like the villains he played. So pleased to find out he was a kind and gentleman. Really appreciate your work Jerry. So far all of your videos along with your narration, with fantastic collection of photos and life information is extremely entertaining. I'll keep on watching!

[@reallifehorsemanship4333]

A tear in my eye & a lump in my throat. There ain’t any actors like this anymore!

[@clarkbowen9882]

Thank you Jerry, I've always known in my heart, that he was an awesome man! My little Scottish gran was the one that brought me to the movies as a lad. Thank God for good parents and grandparents.

[@garylam6233]

What a special man ,I never new anything about his personal life . Being exposed to all the beautiful women he was exposed to ,and remain loyal to his wife is a milestone in itself . He was a great brother,husband,father,son, Actor and human being, John Wayne told him he wasn’t big enough!!HaHaHa I guess the Duke had to eat those words !😂😂😂 Thank you Jerry for a great story ,justice was done in a story I’m sure Richard approved of . You are really a very talented man !🙏👏👏👏👏👏

[@umedavk2011]

Thanks for so many great memories Jerry. I loved Richard Widmark from the first time I saw him in 'The Street with No Name'. I was 6 at the time and never forgot his great performance then, and his many since. He had a unique and unforgettable face ideally suited to tough guy roles, I felt. All your work is much appreciated Jerry.

[@liliasdarcy-fox6585]

Thank you Jerry, that was so moving I was a life long fan and always admired his character and basic decency. Just wish someone would publish a similar book of his life and work.

[@RobertShyanNorwalt]

Jerry. I watch all your documentaries and want to say thank you for all your studying

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Robert. Jerry

[@wayne2allyn]

what is the background music towards the end?

[@vansonia]

Thank you Mr Skinner, these are fascinating.

[@truax848]

He played opposite David Carridine in a movie called "Mr. Horn". He played Al Sieber...an army scout who helped track Geronimo. " My bad leg is now my good leg!" Wonderful actor

[@randypotter7442]

Richard Widmark was my alltime favorite actor. Once in the early 60's my dad and I saw him walking out of the Stork Club in NYC. Was I ever thrilled.

[@elizab887]

Thanks for this wonderful video. I saw Night and the City as a kid and it stayed in the back of my mind for years. When I saw it again as a grownup, I realized that it was Widmark's performance that made the movie indelible. He always seemed more a working actor than a movie star and he left behind a master class in film acting, from his defining bad-guy roles to self-effacing character work. A couple of other terrific Widmark performances that are worth seeking out: Skip McCoy in Pickup on South Street (from Samuel Fuller) and a beautiful late-career character study as the sheriff in "A Gathering of Old Men".

[@beaucorr2561]

Thank you again Jerry for your well researched and sensitive account of one of the outstanding actors of the era...

[@aldds35]

Fabulous Narrator ! Great Voice splendid entertaining Biography Thank you Mr Jerry Skinner

[@jamesprice6381]

Ive watched several of these, n they TRULY make me think @ life, these people really lived, enjoyed life, they loved otheres it seems so much more than themselves, what great life lessons i have found here, thank you Jerry for such a great work of telling these incredible stories of absolutely incredible people, i am so much better for it...

[@1habicher]

Always the Gentleman in pictures often captured him so much different than in life. I am honoured to have seen him in so many movies and I am very blessed for that, Richard

[@reconranger1370]

Great Job Jerry, I enjoyed Richard Widmark's movies very much as did my mother. Thanks again!

[@MultiAlanR]

Thank you for another excellent biography. I hadn't known much about Richard Widmark. He seemed above all to have been a good man

[@Philhoppermiller]

Thank you Jerry for that story on Richard and others that I have listened to. You have the calm voice that I like to listen to. Well done , sir.

[@debschwer2236]

He will always be one of my favorite actors.

[@patriciakeenan5448]

Thank you Jerry...this one on Richard Widmark....one of your best! what a beautiful & tastefully done tribute to a great star, a fine actor...& as I now know...one of "Nature's Gentlemen". So refreshing, especially compared to todays Trash Kulture..Kardashians & suchlike! I loved Widmark's films...my personal fave was The Last Wagon...NOT particularly well-known, but a classic in my opinion, with spectacular scenery...outdoor photography well ahead of its time (mid 1950s, when films were really only 'starting' to go on location. This film co-starred Dick with a lovely, delicate actress called Felicia Farr...never saw her again..sad to say! Being an Irish Australian, I cant ALWAYS 'pick up' all the dialogue...but I still find your accent AND narration very SOOTHING! I have been fortunate enugh to have travelled extensively in the USA...& a lot around The Old South...so im not ENTIRELY unfamiliaf with the "idioms" Thank you Jerry...for all the work (& research!) that you obviously put into your videos! So informative; so ENJOYABLE! God bless you! & Greeings from Sydney, Australia-- "Down Under" !

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Patricia very much. I love Australia. Jerry

[@mikegehre570]

I agree! I enjoyed your voice narration

[@dorothyleitch3036]

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[@sydneyharrison7572]

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[@billkneller4410]

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[@madiantin]

Finally! Such a relief to come across an actor who married and remained faithful. He sounds like a great guy.

[@gmetayern]

What a precious man. I loved watching him in movies as a child.

[@patriciaclements9457]

I have long been a Richard Widmark fan. This tribute was very nicely done and I learned things I had not known before. Thank you.

[@almagore1]

Richard Widmark was always one of my favorite actors even when I was a little boy. I would always want to see a movie that he was in and was never disappointed with his performance.

[@lindamclagan9844]

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[@TheWatanna]

Thank you Jerry, that was lovely to watch. What a nice man Richard Widmark was, and one of a kind in Hollywood to stay with his wife for 55 years. What a special Human Being.

[@geniblack8646]

One of my favourite all time movies was "The Last Wagon" with Richard Widmark. He was also one of my two favourite cowboys. The other was Kirk Douglas.

[@turragorman59]

Jerry that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing a wonderful story.

[@im4our312]

I loved this man's class and his acting , one of the best men to walk this planet. God bless you Mr. Richard Widmark , you will be missed. 💐

[@zx6rdr]

One of my favorite movies growing up was Red Skies of Montana starring Richard Widmark. I probably saw every one of his westerns. An excellent actor.

[@tanler7953]

Widmark was one of my most beloved actors. He had a very distinctive presence on screen. I liked him more as he got older. I remember an interview he gave towards the end of his career. He was asked if his acting style had changed over time. He replied, "Less is more." I believe he meant that it's not necessary to overthink or overact the part. I enjoyed his performances very much. He was unique. He will be missed.

[@Forevertrue]

A great actor and great man and a good man! God Bless him.

[@lisafleming9603]

So well said.

[@lisafleming9603]

Thank you for your charming comment.

[@arleneabrams6766]

What a lovely man and wonderful actor. RIP Richard Widmark.

[@lwarner3392]

Love all his movies. A gentleman and superb actor.

[@wilengle8468]

What I'll always remember about this man was his Amazing Dedication to his Family and especially his Grandmother who often helped embrace his love of Tom Mix.. Like so many others have shared before and I'm sure long after I'm gone about how Decent a Man he was!! He set the mark for Hollywood Stars that would be one of the longest for many years..... Congrats Jerry!!

[@iowabettyg]

richard was a wonderful role model for younger/older folks could all learn from his heartfelt caring. bettyg, ames, iowa

[@albazamora1767]

This was a perfectly done biography of a great man on and off camera. Thank you for all your portraits Mr. Skinner. This one is my favorite!

[@geoseward]

Last of a dying breed, faithful husband and friend. Classy video

[@bonniescott6470]

i agree xx

[@bonniewrightjohnson5251]

Richard Widmark was one of my favorite actors. He was one of the best actors in mystery & drama films.

[@thebeasters]

When bitches go hoes, we go fuck boi

[@stevenphelps7929]

I agree. My favorite actor. Richard should have gotten a oscar.

[@stevenphelps7929]

I this great deserves much more credit than that. I of my favorite actors. I love his western movies too.

[@clivemainwaring169]

Thank you, Mr. Widmark, for the many films from The Last Wagon onwards, you and Mr. Gregory Peck were and still are my favorite actors, I watch your movies over and over, and I know there are millions out there of the same opinions. May you rest in peace with your family you will never be forgotten. God bless Clive & Pamela Mainwaring.

[@SuperAnimelover100]

What a decent wonderful actor !! RIP Richard Widmark

[@doreenkidd9812]

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[@valerieneal2747]

He was an amazing actor and a wonderful human being...

[@SuperAnimelover100]

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[@omarvaldes5822]

I am speechless! A decent wonderful human being.

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

Thank you for such a great bio on him. Mister Widmark was never given the credit that he deserved. He was a great actor he could pull you in you forgot you were watching the movie if you were watching him. There were a lot of great actors in his time and that was probably part of it. And unfortunately he was also type cast at the beginning of his work and forced to do a lot of contract movies. But most of them were really good even if they were just contract movies. He was a gentleman and I think he exuded the fact that he wasn't a cheat he wasn't a drinker he was honest.

[@noraelam-cx1xp]

Thanks Mr. Skinner for this wonderful tribute to Richard Widmark. What an amazing person he was. He was one of my favorite actors. Just recently found the Madigan series he did in 1972. I wished he could have continued because I just loved the character he played.

[@markbirchette8740]

An exemplary actor and one of my favorites that I grew up watching. Jerry you deserve to be inducted into, heck I don't know if it exists but should. Scholar and Historian of actors guild.

[@jimh.5286]

One of my favorite movies is, "The Bedford Incident," starring Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier. I've always been an admirer of Widmark. Great summary of his life.

[@johnrogers9481]

YeahvJim, The Bedford Incident. Richard and Sidney P. really worked well together in this great movie.

[@darrenbee4955]

Is that the one with the Destroyer playing cat and mouse with a Russian sub ending in disaster? If so I agree that it was a brilliant film.

[@jimh.5286]

Yes, that's the movie. Richard Widmark not only starred in it, he also was a co-producer of the movie.

[@darrenbee4955]

Jim H. Thanks you, I can never remember names of movies. I'm also a big fan of Sid. I love a lot of the old actors.

[@darrenbee4955]

Jim H. Thanks you, I can never remember names of movies. I'm also a big fan of Sid. I love a lot of the old actors.

[@landofwaterfalls]

Hey Jerry . Thank you for showing what came of the children of the stars . Love your work .

[@waltervangorden5671]

many years ago, while at the Roxbury market I met Richard , he was at the gas pump in short pants and rubber boots, he was getting gas for a mower, he was absolutely wonderful, we spent some minutes talking, but not about movies, just things in general, I was a bread delivery driver. we saw each other a few more times, he made me feel so good because he remembered my name. a special man in my heart

[@ervina02]

One of my very favorite actors Richard Widmark! You knew it was a good movie if he was in it. Thank you Jerry and R.I.P Mr . Widmark. We will never see your likes again!

[@lesaber251]

Widmark and Portier were both in "The Bedford Incident", one of the best cold war movies. Their acting was stellar.

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Thank You, Jerry Skinner. Your teachings are invaluable.

[@mattdeans9873]

Thank you, Jerry, for your exceptional videos. As a person of 'a certain age,' I appreciate learning so much about the stars I grew up with An era will we will sadly never see again. Your videos are so professionally done, very imformative and lovingly narrated. Thank you

[@BrokebackBob]

Jerry, your videos are absolutely wonderful and could be used as teaching materials they are of such high quality. God Bless You for your efforts and live long and prosper.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Bob. Jerry

[@jesusapolicarpio-delacruz3851]

@@JerrySkinner1943 MUCH OBLIGED for YOUR STORY ABOUT MR. DICK WIDMARK, JERRY!!! YOUR NARRATIVE IS OUTRIGHT TOUCHING!!!!

[@SuperSeriouSam]

Jerry Skinner has always delivers the facts and keeps it simple. So much appreciated.

[@claudiodenicolo1921]

I just love those Hollywood movies of the 50's&60's,that's why I really enjoy your interessting&wonderful documentaries.Thanx,Jerry!

[@darrylb9872]

I always Loved seeing him on screen. He was my first movie star crush and by the end of this documentary the tears were flowing. What a worthy man to look up to🥰🥰🥰

[@yvonnegeorge1077]

Thank you for the memorie jerry that you and richard have stired in me imc86 ytrs of age wonderfull thank you so much xxxlove bon

[@FestiFesti31]

@@yvonnegeorge1077 hi🌹

[@kentbrashear]

Very well done, indeed. The voice of this piece sounds like stunt man turned great cowboy actor, Richard Farnsworth who passed in 2000. I love Richard Widmark. I'm a little older than his daughter. My own father died when I was only eight. I grew up watching father figures on the big screen and Richard Widmark was one of those male actors.

[@BurtBowers]

AMAZING THAT RICHARD & HIS WIFE WAS ALWAYS FAITHFUL TO EACH OTHER UNLIKE MANY OTHER ACTORS & ACTRESSES...

[@tootz1950]

Unlike many ordinary people also.

[@lilytyler7851]

Mr. Penny, you have no idea why Legend Man cannot spell-- so try not to be so damn nasty. People have problems. Stop trying to be a smartass.

[@TomBarrister]

+Jack Penny He spelled all of the words correctly. He used the wrong form of verb. Amazing that somebody as worldly and wise as you (sarcasm) didn't know that.

[@davidkent8606]

Jack Penny, you're just a nasty piece of work, amazing that you get pleasure from nitpicking other peoples' comments. You resorting to using profanities, in your comment to Jack Penny, only shows that you are not really verbally proficient in the English language yourself.

[@jimh.5286]

AMAZING THAT SOME FULLY GROWN ADULTS BECOME INTERNET TROLLS, WASTING AWAY THEIR LIVES PICKING FIGHTS AND BEING MEAN.

[@narindersingh2197]

What a great human being, I never knew he was such honourable man

[@mattnichols8670]

My two favorite Widmark films, The Bedford Incident & A Talent For Loving... thanks Mr. W for all you gave us!

[@Brandy9160]

Jerry, There is so much I did not know about Richard Widmark! What a wonderful actor and person he was! We are losing them all now and I am very sad about that, there will never be stars like these again. Thank you so much for all your videos Jerry, they are excellent.. Anne

[@funguy4utube]

What a perfectly done and lovingly done bio. Perfect in every way ! Richard Widmark's story is fascinating and it is no surprise that he is a man of integrity ... I have always thought he was ... ya can just tell in a person ... even if they are playing a lout or a thug ... he was a good man.

[@GinetteCallaway]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Thumbs down for what? Such a wonderful man. Thanks for the tribute! I love his movies and obviously he was an exemplary human too!

[@iowabettyg]

there are certain people who are downers of everything in the world; they do it to get a rise out of folks. bettyg, ames, iowa

[@elizabethcantarell5094]

Thank you once again for a great job. A loyal husband till the end. Wonderful actor seen lots of his films while growing up. Love your biographies Mr. Skinner. ALL of them.

[@raodurvasula125]

Widmark was one of the best actors, and a great gentleman. Unfortunately, we don't see actors like him anymore.

[@marthagalbreath2116]

allways one of my favorites, saw him in," the last wagon recently " he was realy great in it. Thank you so much jerry for another outstanding video, loved it.

[@nataliebarnwell7583]

Thank you for this...you did him justice. Very talented actor and a gentleman.

[@magprob]

When I was a kid, and I watched Kiss Of Death, and he pushed that old bag down the stairs, and laughed that laugh, I knew right then and there that Richard Widmark was beyond actor status. He was a STAR! I love Widmark!

[@southamerican5402]

I had no Idea Widmark was such a loving man,family and friends ,....but ...he was such a fantastic actor ,convincing, versatile and professional . He was a good man ,good feelings , honesty , may he rest in peace always.

[@lynnthomas4310]

This was such a well-done piece on Mr. Widmark. I enjoyed every minute of it. I never knew much about him, but always enjoyed seeing him onscreen. Thank you.