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Julian Beck (May 31, 1925 – September 14, 1985) was an American actor, stage director, poet, and painter. He is best known for co-founding and directing the Living Theatre, as well as his role as Reverend Henry Kane, the malevolent preacher in the supernatural horror film Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
Feb 14, 2024 · Julian Beck played the iconic villain Reverend Kane in Poltergeist 2, but he was dying of stomach cancer during filming. He passed away before post-production was completed, and his lines were re-recorded by a sound-alike.
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.
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Julian Beck was a co-founder of The Living Theatre, a pioneer of experimental and political theatre, and an actor in films such as The Cotton Club and Poltergeist II. He died in 1985 while filming the latter, after a long career of challenging audiences, authorities, and conventions.
- May 31, 1925
- September 14, 1985
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.
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Mar 11, 2024 · Julian Beck was a versatile and influential figure in theater and cinema, known for his role as Kane in "Poltergeist II" and his co-founding of The Living Theatre. He died of cancer in 1985, after a life of artistic innovation and social activism.
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.
