Rip Torn
Birth Name:
Elmore Ruel Torn
Birth Place:
Temple, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer
Fast Facts
- Awarded the 1968 Obie for Distinguished Direction for his work in the Off-Broadway production of "The Beard․"
- Won a Theater World Award for his work in the Tennessee Williams' play "Sweet Bird of Youth․"
- While attending Texas A&M University, he studied drama under B․ Iden Payne
- Quote: "People are finally realizing I'm one of the few actors who has never missed a performance․ I've worked with broken legs, arms, ankles․ I once passed a kidney stone during the opening night of a show․"
- Arrested in 2010 for breaking into a Connecticut bank with a gun while intoxicated and under the impression that the establishment was his home
- Widely known for his rich, strident speaking voice
- Known as a character actor for his work in "The Cincinnati Kid," "Men in Black," "King of Kings," etc
- Served in the Military Police while in the U․S․ Army
- Was the commissioner of GSN's Extreme Dodgeball League
- Is a first cousin of actress Sissy Spacek who he helped enroll in the Actors' Studio
Awards
- 1981Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner
- 1984Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1985ACE - Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
- 1989ACE - Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
- 1993American Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Situation Comedy:Nominated
- 1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series:Winner
- 1994CableACE - Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995CableACE - Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995CableACE - Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1996CableACE - Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 1997CableACE - Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1997Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1997TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
- 1998OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Series:Nominated
- 1998OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Cable Series:Winner
- 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series:Nominated
- 2002Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated