Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson , known for reciting his oddball poetry on the classic counterculture comedy show Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In , passed away today, September 16, 2009, at the age of 73. According to his son, James Gibson, he passed away in his Malibu home after a short battle with cancer. Actor Henry Gibson (msn.com) More recently Gibson had spent time as a cantankerous judge on Boston Legal , as well as appearing in the comedy Wedding Crashers . He also provided the voice of eye-patch wearing...Read Full Story

A weekly tribute to a totally random gone but not forgotten  — at least not on Fridays — star. Today I tip my hat to the dearly departed leader of the Illinois Nazis in “The Blues Brothers” and the creepy Dr. Werner Klopek in “The ‘burbs.” Rest in peace Mr. Gibson and thanks for the memories — I’ve always loved you. Filed under: UncategorizedRead Full Story

Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” has died. He was 73. Gibson’s son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer. After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson — born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in 1935 — created his Henry Gibson comic persona, a pun on playwright Henrik Ibsen’s name, while working as a...Read Full Story

LOS ANGELES–Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73. Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer. After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson — born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in 1935 — created his Henry Gibson comic persona, a pun on playwright Henrik Ibsen's name, while working...Read Full Story

JoBlo.com Henry Gibson, original 'Laugh-In' cast member, dies at 73 Los Angeles Times The veteran actor found fame four decades ago as a meek poet on the landmark comedy show and most recently had a recurring role on 'Boston Legal.' He died after a short battle with cancer. By Dennis McLellan Henry Gibson, the veteran character actor ... 'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73 The Associated Press 'Boston Legal,' 'Laugh-In' Actor Henry Gibson Dies KTLA Henry Gibson: 1935-2009 Rotten Tomatoes...Read Full Story