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Julian Beck (1925-1985) was an American artist and co-founder of the Living Theatre, a radical experimental theatre company. He also appeared in films such as Poltergeist II and 9½ Weeks, and wrote poetry and non-fiction books.
- Poltergeist 2's Reverend Kane Actor Was Dying of Stomach Cancer During Filming
- Poltergeist 2's Reverend Kane Actor Passed Away During Post-Production
- Julian Beck Wasn't The only Poltergeist Cast Member to Tragically Pass Away
The Actor Was Diagnosed In 1983
Primarily a stage actor, Julian Beck had only appeared in a handful of films when he landed the role of Reverend Kane in Poltergeist 2: The Other Side. Beck's gaunt appearance and sunken eyesadded immensely to his portrayal of Kane, giving the Reverend the visage of a living skeleton. Famously, the first time young actress O'Rourke saw him on set, she reportedly started crying out of intense fear. The sad truth is that Julian Beck was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1983, and was still battl...
The Actor Died On September 14, 1985, Eight Months Before The Movie's Release
On September 14, 1985, at the age of 60, Julian Beck passed away, and at that point, Poltergeist 2was still over eight months away from theatrical release, and still undergoing post-production work. Since Beck died before that could be completed, some of his lines in the film were re-recorded by a sound-alike voice actor. Julian Beck's untimely death tends to be used as an example ofthe so-called "Poltergeist Curse," since several cast and crew members involved with the franchise met early or...
Heather O'Rourke Dies From A Mysterious Bowel Obstruction
As unfounded as Hollywood curses are, it's notable how several other Poltergeist franchise cast members also suffered similarly tragic fates. This includes Will Sampson, the Indigenous American shaman in Poltergeist 2, who died two years after Julian Beck died. Perhaps the eeriest death of all was suffered by Heather O'Rourke, who played Carol Anne Freeling, as she died from a mysterious bowel obstruction after completing her work in Poltergeist 3. There are several other deaths in the Polter...
Julian Beck was a pioneer of experimental theatre and performance art, who co-founded The Living Theatre with his wife Judith Malina in 1947. He also appeared in films such as The Cotton Club, Poltergeist II and 9½ Weeks, and died of cancer in 1985.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Apr 27, 2024 · Julian Beck played the evil Reverend Kane in Poltergeist II, but he died of stomach cancer before the film's release. Learn more about his tragic real-life story and the other cast members who passed away after the Poltergeist movies.
Julian Beck was a pioneer of avant-garde theatre and performance art, co-founding The Living Theatre with his wife Judith Malina. He also appeared in films such as The Cotton Club and Poltergeist II, and died of cancer in 1985.
- May 31, 1925
- September 14, 1985
Sep 14, 2011 · A tribute to Julian Beck, the actor-director, poet, painter, and co-founder of The Living Theater, who died on September 14, 1985. See photos, videos, and quotes from Beck and his wife Judith Malina, and learn about their radical theater works.
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Sep 17, 1985 · Julian Beck, whose Living Theater expanded the frontiers of theatrical innovation for nearly 40 years, died of cancer Saturday at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was 60 years old and lived in...
