Oscar-winning actress pays tribute to the late Robin Williams, with whom she co-starred in one of the comedian and actor’s final films.
Melissa Leo, who won an Oscar for her role in The Fighter, has spoken about Robin Williams calling the late comedian and actor “a very, very special human being and a very, very fine and hardworking actor.”
Leo starred in one of Williams’ final films, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.
Speaking to ScreenDaily at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where she is on the competition jury, Leo said: “He’s a magical man… It’s a great loss for all of us.”
The actress also recalled their connection over TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, in which Leo starred in nearly 80 episodes and Williams once guest starred in 1994.
“As we were working, I must’ve mentioned to Robin that I was going to work with Jake Gyllenhaal [on Prisoners] and Robin remembered that Jake was his...
Melissa Leo, who won an Oscar for her role in The Fighter, has spoken about Robin Williams calling the late comedian and actor “a very, very special human being and a very, very fine and hardworking actor.”
Leo starred in one of Williams’ final films, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.
Speaking to ScreenDaily at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where she is on the competition jury, Leo said: “He’s a magical man… It’s a great loss for all of us.”
The actress also recalled their connection over TV series Homicide: Life on the Street, in which Leo starred in nearly 80 episodes and Williams once guest starred in 1994.
“As we were working, I must’ve mentioned to Robin that I was going to work with Jake Gyllenhaal [on Prisoners] and Robin remembered that Jake was his...
- 8/22/2014
- ScreenDaily
Similar News
Rian Johnson and Edgar Wright Praise ‘Challengers’ for Being a ‘Propulsive’ Masterpiece
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Chicago 2024 Sees Steven Spielberg On Board With Joe Biden For DNC & Reelection Campaign
- 4/26/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicole Kidman to receive AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday: What do You think is her best movie performance? [Poll]
- 4/26/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Blood Meridian: John Logan is adapting Cormac McCarthy’s violent Western for director John Hillcoat
- 4/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
John Logan Tapped to Write Film Adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’ Being Adapted by ‘Gladiator’ Writer John Logan
- 4/24/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Anne Hathaway Says ‘The Idea of You’ Would Have Been the ‘Perfect’ Theater Movie for Moms
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Presumed Innocent: Apple TV+ Reveals First Photos and New Premiere Date for Jake Gyllenhaal Drama Series
- 4/25/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Apple TV+ series Presumed Innocent by David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams moves up its premiere date
- 4/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.