Powers Boothe

American actor (1948–2017)

Powers Allen Boothe (June 1, 1948 – May 14, 2017) was an American television and movie actor.

Powers Boothe
Born
Powers Allen Boothe

(1948-06-01)June 1, 1948
DiedMay 14, 2017(2017-05-14) (aged 68)
Cause of deathCardiopulmonary arrest complicated by pancreatic cancer
Alma materSouthwest Texas State University
Occupation(s)Actor, voice actor
Years active1977–2016
SpousePam Cole (1969–2017; his death)
Children2
Parent(s)Kathryn Emily Boothe and Merrill Vestal Boothe
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His known roles include his Emmy-winning portrayal of Jim Jones in Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones and his turns as TV detective Philip Marlowe in the 1980s, Cy Tolliver on Deadwood, "Curly Bill" Brocious in Tombstone, Gideon Malick in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Vice-President and President Noah Daniels on 24, Lamar Wyatt in Nashville, and the voice of Gorilla Grodd in the DC Animated Universe.

Boothe died in his sleep on the morning of May 14, 2017 from cardiopulmonary arrest caused by pancreatic cancer in Los Angeles, California, aged 68.[1][2][3]

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  1. Nordyke, Kimberly; Rahman, Abid (May 14, 2017). "Powers Boothe, 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' and 'Sin City' Actor, Dies at 68". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  2. "Powers Boothe, Emmy-Winning Character Actor, Dead at 68". The Wrap. May 14, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  3. Schwartz, Ryan; Schwartz, Ryan (May 15, 2017). "Deadwood's Powers Boothe Dead at 68". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.

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