Doug Martin obit

Former Husky Great Doug Martin Dies at 68

The defensive tackle was coach Don James' first All-American player.

 He was not on the list.

Doug Martin, the first of many All-American players for legendary University of Washington football coach Don James who helped turn the program into a huge success, died over the weekend of natural causes, according to former teammates. He was 68.

A defensive tackle, the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Martin emerged from Fairfleld, California, located north of San Francisco, and joined the Huskies during James' second year in Montlake in 1976.

By midseason, Martin had beat out a senior to become the starter and he would open the next 40 consecutive games for the Huskies, including the 1978 Rose Bowl against Michigan and the 1979 Sun Bowl against Texas.

"For a young guy, he was like a born leader," former UW safety and teammate Al Burleson said. "He was that type of person where he fit right in. He just had all of the ability and qualifications to get instant respect after being there a couple of weeks."

Martin signed with the Huskies rather than UCLA, which was a possibility until Bruins coach Dick Vermeil left for the NFL to lead the Philadelphia Eagles.

He would go on to pile up 313 career tackles for the UW, including 106 as a junior, a wieldy number for a defrensive lineman. He was named second-team All-Pac-8 as a sophomore, first-team All-Pac-10 as a junior and a senior, and as a second-team All-American in his final season.

"He made sure we had a great pass rush," former wide receiver and teammate Spider Gaines said. "He was a great talent."

Martin was rewarded for his UW heroics by going as the ninth overall pick to the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFL Draft, which at that time made him the second-highest drafted Husky, with only center Rudy Mucha taken earlier at No. 4 to the Cleveland Rams in 1941.

He would enjoy a 10-year career, all with the Vikings, and was duly rewarded with the highest contract -- nearly a $500,000 deal -- that Minnesota had paid out in two decades of franchise existence.

To get it, Martin became a lengthy holdout, represented by controversial agent Howard Slusher, and missed all of rookie camp, training camp and the exhibition season, and didn't report until the 1980 season began.

His best NFL season was 1982 when he was named first-team All-Pro and led the NFL with 11.5 sacks over just 9 games.

He ended up playing in 126 games and starting 94, and finished with 50.5 career sacks.

Martin lived in Woodinville during ihis post-football days and still met with his former Husky teammates, including just two weeks ago with a group that involved quarterback Warren Moon and running back Ronnie Rowland.

Martin was a low-key and a humble superstar, who used to entertain his Husky teammates by getting up at 5 a.m. to go bass fishing on Lake Washington before pushing himself through two-a-day practices that morning and afternoon.

As a senior he roomed with fellow defensive lineman Stafford Mays, whose son Taylor currently is the UW safeties coach.

"To me, he was one of the ultimate teammates and to just be so young," Burleson said. "He was super gifted and a pretty humble guy. He's definitely going to be missed."

Career information

High school     Armijo (Fairfield)

College            Washington

NFL draft        1980: 1st round, 9th overall pick

Career history

Minnesota Vikings (1980–1989)

Awards and highlights

First-team All-Pro (1982)

NFL sacks leader (1982)

Second-team All-American (1979)

2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1978, 1979)

Second-team All-Pac-8 (1977)

Career NFL statistics

Sacks   61.5

Interceptions    1

Fumble recoveries       7

Fumble return yards    29

Patrick Muldoon obit

Patrick Muldoon Dies: ‘Days Of Our Lives’, ‘Melrose Place’ & ‘Starship Troopers’ Actor Was 57

 He was not on the list.

Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, primetime soap Melrose Place and movie Starship Troopers, died suddenly this morning, April 19, following a heart attack. He was 57.

Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon graduated from USC where he played on the Trojans football team.

He started his acting career while still in college with a two-episode arc on the sitcom Who’s the Boss? Shortly after his 1991 graduation, he landed a three-episode recurring role on Saved By the Bell.

Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, which he played from 1992-95 and again from 2011-12. He also recurred on Melrose Place as the villainous Richard Hart from Season 3-5 and starred in a slew of TV movies in the late 1990s and 2000s.

On the big screen, Muldoon played Zander Barcalow in the 1997 film Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven. His latest movie, crime thriller Dirty Hands, is slated to be released later this year.

Muldoon also executive produced a number of features, including The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe, The Card Counter, The Dreadful, Riff Raff, and, most recently, Kockroach, starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz, which is currently filming.

Muldoon loved music. Always the life of the party, he could often be seen with his guitar and was lead singer for The Sleeping Masses.

Described by those close to him as “endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence,” Muldoon “loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen,” his friends said. “Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ’n’ roll spirit.”

Muldoon, known as “Bobo” to his love ones, is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children, Muldoon’s beloved niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.

Filmography

Film

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1993    Rage and Honor II      Tommy Andrews       

1997    Starship Troopers        Zander Barcalow        

1998    Arrival II         Jack Addison   Direct-to-video

Wicked            Lawson Smith

1999    Stigmata          Steven

Red Team        Jason Chandler           

2001    Bad Karma      Trey Campbell           

2002    Blackwoods    Matt Sullivan  

Whacked!        Mark Steward

Heart of America         Ryan Kirkland

2006    Miracle Dogs Too       Jeff      Direct-to-video

Military Intelligence and You!            Nick Reed      

2008    Christmas Town          Kevin  Direct-to-video

Broken Angel 

Japan   Taxi Driver     

2009    Noah's Ark: The New Beginning        Shem   Voice; direct-to-video

The Chaos Experiment            Christopher     

2010    Repo    Jeffery Maiser

The 7 Adventures of Sinbad   Sinbad Direct-to-video

2011    Last Will          Joseph Emery 

Born to Ride               

2013    Spiders 3D      Jason Cole      

2014    The Dog Who Saved Easter    Fred Stein        Direct-to-video

2015    The Dog Who Saved Summer

A Horse Tale   Michael

Robo-Dog       Tom Austin

2016    Little Dead Rotting Hood       Henry 

2017    American Satan           SS Singer       

Saving Christmas        Sammy            Direct-to-video

2018    A Dog & Pony Show  Rusty Wiggins

Runnin' from My Roots          Seth Ingram    

Bernie the Dolphin      Bob Ryan       

2019    My Adventures with Santa     Josh Nolan     

Bernie the Dolphin 2  Bob Ryan       

2020    Arkansas         Joe      

The Comeback Trail    Frank Pierce   

Timecrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove  Mr. Dare         

2021    Vanquish         Agent Monroe

Deadlock         Mack Karr      

2022    Marlowe          Richard Cavendish     

2023    The Quest for Tom Sawyer's Gold     AJ Harrison    

2024    Murder at Hollow Creek         Thomas Bennett         

2026    Dirty Hands    Richie Denton Posthumous release

TBA    Stay at Home  David  Post-production; posthumous release

Pray for Me: Key to Freedom Senator            Post-production; posthumous release

Television

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1990    Who's the Boss?          Matt     2 episodes

1991    Saved by the Bell        Jeffrey Hunter 3 episodes

1992    Silk Stalkings  Charles Lantman         Episode: "Good Time Charlie"

1992–1995,

2011–2012      Days of Our Lives       Austin Reed    Returned to role in September 2011 after a 16-year hiatus[5]

1993    Night Sins       Television film

1994    Winter Heat

1995–1996      Melrose Place  Richard Hart   Recurring role

1996    Deadly Pursuits           Tim Faulkner   Television film

1998    Black Cat Run Johnny Del Grissom

2000    Final Ascent    Viggo

Chain of Command     Michael Connelly

2002    Project Viper   Mike Connors

2004    A Boyfriend for Christmas      Ryan Hughes

2007    Point of Entry  Caleb Theroux

Ice Spiders      "Dash" Dashiell

2010    Turbulent Skies           Charles Devain

2012    All About Christmas Eve        Tino Accosta

2013    Holiday Road Trip      Patrick

The Haunting of...       Himself            Documentary series; episode: "Patrick Muldoon"

2014    Christmas in Palm Springs      Joe Brady        Television film

Fatal Acquittal Scott

Deadly Revenge          Jack

2015    Patient Killer   Derek

A Christmas Reunion  Jack

2016    His Secret Past            Charles

2017    Boyfriend Killer          Charles Durro

2018    A Tale of Two Coreys Bob Feldman

Music videos

Year     Artist   Song    Role

2013    Daughtry         "Waiting for Superman"         Suicidal Man

Patrick Muldoon was the lead singer of the band The Sleeping Masses, their song "The Woman is the Way" was chosen for the 2009 movie Powder Blue end credits and features film clips in the video. The song was also featured on the show The Hills. The music video was filmed in Berkshire, England and produced by British director Leon Mitchell.

Van Hammer obit

Former WCW Star Van Hammer Dead At 66

 

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Former WCW star Van Hammer, real name Mark Hildreth, has passed away at the age of 66, according to an announcement shared by Marc Mero.

Mero revealed the news publicly and noted that the cause of death has not yet been confirmed, with an autopsy still pending. He reflected on their friendship and the memories they shared dating back to their earliest days trying to break into the wrestling business.

After sharing the news of Hildreth’s passing, Mero spoke about the kind of person Van Hammer was and how his determination stood out throughout his life.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of our dear friend, Mark Hildreth, known to so many as Van Hammer. At this time, we are still awaiting answers regarding the cause, pending an autopsy. Mark was a fighter in every sense of the word. Life threw its share of challenges his way, but he had a resilience about him… he always found a way to rise, to push forward, to keep going.”

Mero also recalled how their friendship began long before they became recognizable names in WCW, describing how Hildreth stepped up to help him take a major step in his career.

“We first met while he was vacationing in Venice, Florida, working out at a local gym. Not long after, I got the call from Dusty Rhodes to come to his office the next day. Mark didn’t hesitate, he drove me eight hours so I could sign my very first contract with World Championship Wrestling. That’s the kind of person he was loyal, selfless, and always there when it mattered most.”

Their bond continued as they trained together and pursued the same dream, eventually sharing milestones along the way as their careers took shape.

“We went through wrestling school together, chased the same dream, and before long, he earned his own contract. We even lived together in Atlanta, training, grinding, and building a life around the passion we both shared.”

Mero also remembered their time representing WCW outside the United States, including promotional appearances that became lasting memories.

“We were also chosen to help promote WCW for the United Kingdom Tour, doing countless personal appearances, television spots, and even promotional work alongside Gladys Knight. Those were unforgettable moments… times I’ll never forget.”

He closed his tribute by sending condolences to those closest to Hildreth and the fans who followed his career.

“My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and the fans who supported him throughout his journey. Rest easy, my friend. You will always be remembered.”

Van Hammer’s passing marks the loss of a recognizable figure from the WCW era, remembered both for his in-ring work and his contributions behind the scenes.

Van Hammer’s Wrestling Career And Legacy

Van Hammer began his wrestling career after being trained by Dean Malenko and Dan Spivey before debuting in World Championship Wrestling in 1991. He was introduced with a heavy metal rock-and-roll persona that helped him stand out during a crowded era of larger-than-life characters.

During his early WCW run, he became known for several memorable moments, including a Falls Count Anywhere match against Mick Foley on a live Clash of Champions special. He also won the 1992 Jesse Ventura Invitational arm-wrestling tournament, a storyline victory that gave him added visibility during his initial push.

After departing WCW for a period, Hildreth received a WWF tryout in 1993 but was not signed. He later returned to WCW during the Monday Nitro era, where he became part of Raven’s Flock — one of the promotion’s most recognizable factions of the late 1990s. He also joined the Misfits in Action stable under the name Major Stash, showing a willingness to adapt to different roles as the company evolved.

Outside WCW, Hildreth toured with Big Japan Wrestling in 2001 and continued wrestling on independent shows for several years. His final match took place in 2009, closing out nearly two decades in the ring.

Beyond his own career, Van Hammer played an important role in training future stars Jay and Mark Briscoe. That contribution remains one of the most lasting parts of his legacy, as the Briscoe Brothers went on to become one of the most respected tag teams in modern wrestling.

Van Hammer leaves behind a long history tied to WCW’s rise in the 1990s, along with friendships and memories shared with those who trained, traveled, and performed alongside him. His influence extended beyond his own matches, helping shape the careers of others who carried wrestling forward.

As tributes continue to pour in, many fans are reflecting on the WCW era and the personalities who helped define it. What is your favorite memory of Van Hammer from his time in WCW or later years in wrestling?

Finnian Garbutt obit

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

 

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The actor Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

The Bangor born actor was in the last three series of the BBC Northern Ireland police drama which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down.

Finnian, who was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago, had spoken publicly about his diagnosis and treatment.

In a statement posted on social media, his family said "we will always love and miss you Finn".

The actor married his partner Louise last year and has a one-year-old daughter.

"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the statement continued.

"You were the greatest husband, father, son, brother and friend we could ask for."

The family thanked people for their support and kind words during this "really difficult time".

His Hope Street co-star, Cameron Cuffe, said he had "brought joy to so many".

Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland, said Finnian was a "key part of Hope Street's appeal".

"He brought so much to his character PC Ryan Power over the last three series.

"Our thoughts are with his wife and daughter, family and friends and the cast and crew of Hope Street at this time."

In a statement Long Story TV described him as a "much-loved member of the Hope Street family".

"He was an absolute joy to work with and he brought a great sense of fun to set everyday and was popular with audiences as PC Ryan Power.

"We send our deepest sympathies to his wife, his daughter and his wider family and friends.

"He will be missed in Port Devine and by all his friends at Long Story TV."

In March the actor said he was entering the "last stages" of his life and that "scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body".

At that time, Finnian said that in "the last month or so I have been having quite a bit of pain in my back and hip".

"My cancer team admitted me the other day for observations and to do a few scans," he said.

"Unfortunately the scans have shown that the cancer has progressed rapidly in my body and I am now entering the last stages of my life.

"I'm putting this out there as it is really difficult to tell people individually and I hope now it's in the open then I can enjoy the time with my amazing family and friends."

In 2023, he told the BBC a mole discovered by his barber during a haircut after a lockdown restriction was found to be malignant melanoma.

Finnian graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in July 2019 and had previously played the role of Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

He has also appeared in the BBC television hospital series Casualty.

Finnian also featured as Raymond in the film Housejackers, which premiered at the Belfast Film Festival last year.

David McKinley obit

Former U.S. congressman for W.Va. dies at 79

 

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Longtime U.S. congressional representative for West Virginia’s first district, Congressman David McKinley, died Friday at age 79.

McKinley served District 1, representing the Republican party, from 2011 to 2023.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1947 and went on to earn a degree at Purdue University before his long-esteemed career in politics.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey was among elected officials who offered their condolences. In a news release, Morrisey said McKinley “cared deeply about west Virginia and worked tirelessly to advance our state.”

He served as the U.S. representative for West Virginia's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, McKinley was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1980 to 1994, and chaired the West Virginia Republican Party from 1990 to 1994.

McKinley was generally considered a moderate Republican. After West Virginia lost a House seat in the 2020 redistricting cycle, his district was merged with that of Representative Alex Mooney. McKinley lost to Mooney with 35.6% of the vote in the 2022 Republican primary.

McKinley was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 28, 1947. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1970.

He was a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1980 to 1994. From 1990 to 1994, he chaired the West Virginia Republican Party. As chair, he was very critical of West Virginia's two Democratic U.S. senators. In 1991, he criticized Senator Jay Rockefeller for exploring a run for president against President George H. W. Bush. In 1994, he criticized Senator Robert Byrd for opposing a Balanced Budget Amendment.

In 1996, McKinley ran in the Republican primary for governor against astronaut Jon McBride and former governor Cecil Underwood. He came in third place; Underwood won the general election

Bob Kevoian obit

Bob Kevoian of the ‘Bob & Tom Show’ dies at 75

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INDIANAPOLIS — Bob Kevoian, the former co-host and founder of “The Bob & Tom Show”, a nationally syndicated radio program, has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer.

The BOB & TOM Show announced on social media that the radio legend passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon in his home, surrounded by friends and family.

In 2023, Kevoian announced he had been diagnosed with gastric cancer and was going to begin to share his experiences with the diagnosis in a new podcast, “The Bob and Cancer Show.”

Before his cancer diagnosis, Kevoian, who retired from hosting the “Bob & Tom Show” in 2015, was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Kevoian and Tom Griswold cohosted the Indianapolis-based show for more than three decades after it first aired on WFBQ in March of 1983.

“My biggest fear was losing the mustache because we are about to celebrate its 54th birthday on June 18,” Kevoian said when he first learned of his cancer diagnosis. “Good news: The mustache stayed put!”

“The Bob and Cancer Show” featured Kevoian’s wife, Becky and his best friend, Whit Grayson, as cohosts.

The program has since been syndicated across the US and was recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters as an exemplar in American radio”.

According to the show, memorial service details will be shared at a later time.

The Bob & Tom Show aired nightly on WGN America and occasionally weekend best of airings until its cancellation in September 2010.

Kevoian was born in Los Angeles, California, to John Hike "Toby" Kevoian and Jean Baker. On April 2, 2005, he married Becky Martin. He has a son named Toby. Kevoian has stepsons named Wade and Joey. Kevoian was almost always seen wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat as a tribute to his father, who was a longtime employee of the Dodgers, but considered himself "a big Cincinnati Reds fan." Kevoian was an avid guitar player and has written some of the lyrics and music for the show's comedic parodies. Kevoian's brother-in-law (Becky's brother) is world-renowned tuba player Rex Martin. Kevoian's younger brother is actor Peter Kevoian. His mother was on Let's Make a Deal and won a Brunswick pool table, which she traded for cases of oyster stew. She retired from the Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey, California. Kevoian also liked to collect "large" ordinary items, such as coffee cups or safety pins that are extremely large compared to their normal sizes. Kevoian likewise kept a collection of these "large" items in his studio.

Terry Bruce obit

Lawmaker, educator Terry Bruce dead at 82

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Former state and national lawmaker and head of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Terry Bruce has died.

Bruce, who represented the Crawford County area in both the Illinois State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, died Friday, April 17. He was 82.

Bruce served as IECC’s chief executive officer from 1996 until his retirement in 2019. Over those 23 years, he helped guide the district through a period of significant transformation while maintaining a strong commitment to students, employees and the communities served by IECC.

In addition to his leadership at IECC, Bruce served on the Illinois Community College Board, including as vice chair. Throughout his public life, he played an important role in advancing education and public service in southern Illinois.

“Mr. Bruce’s impact on IECC and on community colleges in Illinois is difficult to fully capture,” said IECC Chancellor Ryan Gower. “His influence is woven into what we do every day. He cared deeply about access to education and about strengthening the communities of District 529, and that commitment continues to shape this institution.”

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bruce was known for his character and the way he connected with others.

“For those who knew Mr. Bruce and worked closely with him, what stood out most was how deeply he cared about people,” Gower said. “He believed in giving second chances, and I saw him extend those opportunities time and again. He believed in helping people move forward in their lives, and that showed up in how he led this institution and how he conducted himself personally. He made a difference in the lives of many people.”

Bruce was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Bruce, who passed away in 2024. She was closely connected to Olney Central College and its library and was a valued member of the IECC community. Together, they shared a longstanding connection to IECC and to the communities the district serves.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 24. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Both will take place at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney.

Nadia Farès obit

Nadia Farès Dies: ‘The Crimson Rivers’ Actress Was 57

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Moroccan French actress Nadia Farès, who last week was found unconscious in a swimming pool and has been in a coma ever since, died yesterday at the age of 57.

Her daughters confirmed her death, caused by cardiac arrest, in a statement to Agence France-Presse.

“It is with immense sadness that we announce the death this Friday of Nadia Farès. France has lost a great artist, but for us, it is above all a mother that we have just lost,” Cylia and Shana Chasman wrote.

The Marrakesh-born actress is best known for her breakout role in 2000’s The Crimson Rivers, the acclaimed Mathieu Kassovitz-directed conspiracy thriller in which she starred opposite Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel.

Born Dec. 20, 1968, Farès grew up in Nice before moving to Paris to pursue a career in film. Her first movie role came in 1992’s Les amies de ma femme (My Wife’s Girlfriends). Her other credits include action flick War (with Jet Li and Jason Statham) and horror movie Storm Warning.

In 2009, she stepped away from her career and moved to the U.S. after marrying American producer Steve Chasman. She returned to acting in 2016 with Netflix’s drama series Marseille. She and Chasman separate in 2022, whereupon she moved back to France.

Per Le Monde, Farès was gearing up to shoot her first feature film as a screenwriter and director this September. “Through hard work, questioning myself and persistence, I found a great team, we are working together on an action comedy with Studio TF1,” she told French celeb and women’s magazine Gala in an interview published in January.

She had been open about prior health issues, revealing she underwent brain surgery in 2007 due to a “far from small” aneurysm. “A ticking time bomb that needed to be treated urgently. And in four years, I’ve had three heart surgeries,” she said previously.

According to French newspaper of record Le Figaro, Farès had been found unresponsive at the bottom of a pool at a private club on Rue Blanche in the 9th arrondissement April 11. Witnesses came to her aid, alerted emergency services and performed CPR. She was then treated by firefighters and transported to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she was placed in an induced coma.

Le Figaro reported that an investigation has been opened into the cause of her injuries and that “no offense has been identified at this stage.” According to another outlet, Midi Libre, CCTV footage from the sports complex is being reviewed by authorities.

Cylia Chasman posted a moving tribute to her mother on social media, which you can view below:

 

Filmography

Film

1992: My Wife's Girlfriends (by Didier Van Cauwelaert) – Béatrice de Mennoux

1994: Elles n'oublient jamais (by Christopher Frank) – Angela

1995: Policemen (by Giulio Base) – Stella

1995: Dis-moi oui... (by Alexandre Arcady) – Florence

1996: Hommes, femmes : mode d'emploi [fr] (by Claude Lelouch) – The new secretary of Blanc

1997: Les Démons de Jésus (by Bernie Bonvoisin) – Marie

1997: Sous les pieds des femmes (by Rachida Krim) – Fouzia

1999: Les Grandes Bouches (by Bernie Bonvoisin) – Esther

1999: A Monkey's Tale (Le Château des singes) (by Jean-François Laguionie) – voice of Gina

2000: The Crimson Rivers (Les Rivières pourpres) (Mathieu Kassovitz) – Fanny Ferreira

2001: Coup franc indirect (by Youcef Hamidi)

2002: The Nest (Nid de guêpes) (by Florent Emilio Siri) – Hélène Laborie

2002: Le Mal de vivre (by Jean-Michel Pascal) – Sandrine

2004: Pour le plaisir (by Dominique Deruddere) – Julie, François' wife

2005: L'Ex-femme de ma vie (by Josiane Balasko) – Ariane

2007: Insane (by Jamie Blanks)

2007: Storm Warning (by Jamie Blanks) – Pia

2007: Rogue: L'Ultime Affrontement (War) (by Philip G. Atwell) – Agent Jade Kinler

2017: Chacun sa vie et son intime conviction (by Claude Lelouch)

2019: Lucky Day (by Roger Avary)

2022: On the Line (2022 film) (by Romuald Boulanger) - Sam Dubois

2025: Tojours possible – Gaby

Television

           

This television-related list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (August 2025)

Nadia Farès television credits

Year     Title     Role     Notes   Ref.

1990    Navarro           Sara     Episode: "Fils de périph" (S2.E1)

1991    The Exile         Jacquie Decaux           6 episodes       

1992    Le Second Voyage      Yasmina           Jean-Jacques Goron (dir)       

1992    Counterstrike   Jeanette            Episode: "No Honour Among Thieves" (S3.E6)       

1995    Le Cavalier des nuages           Melka  Gilles Béhat (dir)       

1996    Flairs ennemis Karen  Robin Davis (dir)       

2001    L'Enfant de la nuit       Eva      Marian Handwerker (dir)       

2002    Apporte-moi ton amour          Nan     Éric Cantona (dir)      

2006    L'Empire du Tigre       Gabrielle          Gérard Marx (dir)       

2009    Revivre            Emma Elbaz    6 episodes. Haim Bouzaglo (dir)       

2016    Marseille          Vanessa d'Abrantes     14 episodes     

2020    La Promesse    Inès      6 episodes

Nathalie Baye obit

Nathalie Baye Dies: French Actress Who Appeared In ‘Catch Me If You Can’ & ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Was 77

 

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Nathalie Baye, the renowned French actress who appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can (2002), has died. She was 77.

The 4x César Award-winning actress died on Friday evening at her home in Paris after suffering from Lewy body dementia, Baye’s family told Agence France-Presse.

Born July 6, 1948 in Mainneville, Eure, Normandy, Baye graduated from France’s Conservatoire national supérieur d’art dramatique (National Academy of Dramatic Arts) in 1972, making her film debut that year in Robert Wise’s Two People, starring Peter Fonda and Lindsay Wagner.

Baye went on to star in such French films as Day for Night (1973), Jean-Luc Godard’s Every Man for Himself (1980), Strange Affair (1981), The Return of Martin Guerre (1982), La Balance (1982) and Venus Beauty (2000), Feelings (2003), The Young Lieutenant (2006) and It’s Only the End of the World (2017).

In the U.S., Baye played French virologist Françoise Barré-Sinoussi in the 1993 Emmy-winning TV film And the Band Played On, about the discovery and spread of HIV/AIDS.

Baye also worked with Spielberg in his Oscar-nominated film Catch Me If You Can, playing Paula, the mother of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Frank Abagnale Jr., the convicted con artist turned security consultant. She starred alongside Christopher Walken as Frank Abagnale Sr., and Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent who brought Frank Jr. in.

Most recently, Baye starred in Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) as Madame Montmirail, appearing alongside the late Maggie Smith in one of her final film appearances.

Baye is survived by actress daughter Laura Smet, whom she shared with musician ex Johnny Hallyday.

Filmography

Year     Title     Role     Director           Notes

1970    Au théâtre ce soir        Martine Legrand         Pierre Sabbagh            Episode Les Croulants se portent bien

1972    Two People     uncredited        Robert Wise    

1973    L'Inconnu                    Youri   TV film

1973    Day for Night  Joelle   François Truffaut        

1974    The Mouth Agape       Nathalie           Maurice Pialat

1974    La Gifle           Christine          Claude Pinoteau         

1975    Un jour, la fête            Julie     Pierre Sisser   

1975    Cinéma 16       Fabienne          Alain Boudet   Episode Esquisse d'une jeune femme sans dessus-dessous

1976    The Last Woman         The girl with cherries  Marco Ferreri 

1976    Le Plein de super        Charlotte          Alain Cavalier

1976    Le Voyage de noces    Sophie Nadine Trintignant     

1976    Mado   Catherine         Claude Sautet 

1977    The Man Who Loved Women Martine Desdoits         François Truffaut        

1977    Monsieur Papa            Janine  Philippe Monnier       

1977    Solemn Communion   Jeanne Vanderberghe  René Féret      

1977    Les Cinq Dernières Minutes   Gisèle  Guy Séligmann           Episode Une si jolie petite cure

1978    Mon premier amour    Fabienne          Élie Chouraqui           

1978    The Green Room        Cécilia Mandel            François Truffaut        

1978    Sacré farceur   Marianne         Jacques Rouland         TV film

1979    Every Man for Himself           Denise Rimbaud          Jean-Luc Godard       

1979    La Mémoire courte     Judith Mesnil   Eduardo de Gregorio  

1979    Madame Sourdis         Adèle Sourdis  Caroline Huppert        TV film

1980    Je vais craquer Brigitte Ozendron       François Leterrier       

1980    A Week's Vacation       Laurence Cuers           Bertrand Tavernier     

1980    La Provinciale Christine          Claude Goretta           

1981    Strange Affair  Nina Coline     Pierre Granier-Deferre           

1981    Beau-père        Charlotte          Bertrand Blier

1981    L'Ombre rouge            Anna   Jean-Louis Comolli    

1982    The Return of Martin Guerre  Bertrande de Rols       Daniel Vigne  

1982    La Balance      Nicole Danet   Bob Swaim    

1983    J'ai épousé une ombre Hélène Robin Davis   

1984    Our Story        Donatienne Pouget / Marie-Thérèse Chatelard / Geneviève Avranches         Bertrand Blier   

1984    Rive droite, rive gauche          Sacha   Philippe Labro

1985    Détective         Françoise Chenal        Jean-Luc Godard       

1985    Honeymoon    Cécile Carline Patrick Jamain

1985    Beethoven's Nephew  Leonore           Paul Morrissey           

1987    De guerre lasse [fr]     Alice Mangin  Robert Enrico 

1987    En toute innocence      Catherine         Alain Jessua   

1989    Massacre Play Bella    Damiano Damiani      

1990    The Man Inside           Christine          Bobby Roth    

1990    C'est la vie       Lena    Diane Kurys   

1990    Every Other Weekend Camille Valmont         Nicole Garcia 

1990    Le Pinceau à lèvres     Elle      Bruno Chiche  Short film

1992    The Voice        Lorraine           Pierre Granier-Deferre           

1992    The Timekeeper          Madame de Pompadour          Jeff Blyth       

1993    Mensonge        Emma  François Margolin      

1993    Les Contes sauvages   Narrator           Gérald Calderon

Jean-Charles Cuttoli    Uncredited

1993    And the Band Played On        Françoise Barré-Sinoussi        Roger Spottiswoode    TV film

1994    The Machine   Marie Lacroix François Dupeyron    

1994    François Truffaut : Portraits volés      Herself Serge Toubiana

Michel Pascal  Documentary

1995    La Mère           The mother      Caroline Bottaro          Short film

1996    Enfants de salaud        Sophie Tonie Marshall           

1997    Food of Love  Michele           Stephen Poliakoff       

1997    Paparazzi         Nicole  Alain Berberian          

1998    Si je t'aime, prends garde à toi            Muriel  Jeanne Labrune          

1999    Venus Beauty Institute            Angèle Tonie Marshall           

1999    Une liaison pornographique    she       Frédéric Fonteyne      

2000    To Matthieu     Claire   Xavier Beauvois        

2000    Ça ira mieux demain   Sophie Jeanne Labrune          

2001    Absolutely Fabulous   Patsy    Gabriel Aghion          

2001    Barnie et ses petites contrariétés         Lucie Barnich Bruno Chiche 

2002    L'Enfant des lumières  Diane   Daniel Vigne   TV film

2002    Catch Me If You Can  Paula Abagnale           Steven Spielberg        

2002    The Flower of Evil      Anne Charpin-Vasseur            Claude Chabrol          

2003    Feelings           Carole  Noémie Lvovsky       

2003    France Boutique          Sofia    Tonie Marshall           

2004    Une vie à t'attendre      Jeanne Thierry Klifa  

2005    L'Un reste, l'autre part Fanny  Claude Berri   

2005    The Young Lieutenant Caroline Vaudieu        Xavier Beauvois        

2006    French California        Maguy Jacques Fieschi          

2006    Tell No One    Elisabeth Feldman      Guillaume Canet

2006    The Ant Bully The Queen Ant            John A. Davis  French voice

2006    Mon fils à moi The mother      Martial Fougeron       

2007    Michou d'Auber          Gisèle  Thomas Gilou

2007    Acteur Camille Degas Jocelyn Quivrin           Short film

2007    The Price to Pay          Odile Ménard  Alexandra Leclère      

2008    A French Gigolo         Judith   Josiane Balasko          

2008    Passe-passe      Irène Montier-Duval   Tonie Marshall           

2008    Les Bureaux de Dieu  Anne   Claire Simon  

2008    Marie-Octobre Marie-Hélène Dumoulin / Marie-Octobre      Josée Dayan    TV film

2009    Face     Nathalie           Tsai Ming-liang          

2010    Ensemble, c'est trop    Marie-France   Léa Fazer       

2010    H.H. – Hitler à Hollywood     Herself Frédéric Sojcher         

2010    De vrais mensonges    Maddy Pierre Salvadori          

2010    Small World    Elisabeth Senn Bruno Chiche 

2011    Bye Bye          Cécile  Édouard Deluc            Short film

2011    Dormir debout Véronique       Jean-Luc Perréard       Short film

2011    Je voulais vous dire                 Romain Delange         Short film

2011    Le Premier Rôle          Nathalie           Mathieu Hippeau        Short film

2011    À l'abri The woman     Jérémie Lippmann      Short film

2012    Spin     Anne Visage    Frédéric Tellier            TV series

2012    Laurence Anyways     Julienne Alia   Xavier Dolan 

2013    Queens of the Ring     Colette Jean-Marc Rudnicki   

2014    Lou! Journal infime     Lou's grandmother      Julien Neel     

2014    L'Affaire SK1 Frédérique Pons          Frédéric Tellier           

2015    The Assistant   Marie-France   Christophe Ali

Nicolas Bonilauri

2015    Prejudice         Mother Antoine Cuypers        

2015    Call My Agent !          Herself Cédric Klapisch          TV series (2 Episodes)

2016    It's Only the End of the World            Martine            Xavier Dolan 

Moka   Marlène           Frédéric Mermoud     

2017    Alibi.com        Madame Martin           Philippe Lacheau       

Les Gardiennes           Hortense Sandrail        Xavier Beauvois        

2018    Nox     Catherine Susini          Mabrouk El Mechri     TV series (6 episodes)

2019    Criminal: France         Caroline Solal Frédéric Mermoud      TV series (1 episode)

2020    My Best Part (Garçon chiffon)           Bernadette Meyer        Nicolas Maury

2022    Downton Abbey: A New Era  Madame Montmirail    Simon Curtis  

Awards and nominations

Year     Title of work   Award  Category          Result

1981    Every Man for Himself           César Award    Best Supporting Actress          Won

A Week's Vacation       César Award    Best Actress    Nominated

1982    Strange Affair  César Award    Best Supporting Actress          Won

1983    La Balance      César Award    Best Actress    Won

1984    J'ai épousé une ombre César Award    Best Actress    Nominated

1991    Un week-end sur deux            César Award    Best Actress    Nominated

1999    Une liaison pornographique    Venice International Film Festival      Volpi Cup        Won

European Film Award Best Actress    Nominated

2000    Venus Beauty Institute            César Award    Best Actress    Nominated

Seattle International Film Festival      Best Actress    Won

2004    Les Sentiments            César Award    Best Actress    Nominated

2006    The Young Lieutenant César Award    Best Actress    Won

European Film Award Best Actress    Nominated

Globes de Cristal Award         Best Actress    Won

Mon fils à moi San Sebastián International Film Festival      Best Actress    Won

2009    A French Gigolo         Globes de Cristal Award         Best Actress    Nominated

Legion of Honour       Chevalier of the legion of Honour      Body of work  Honored

2012    Magritte Award           Honorary Margritte Award     Honored

2017    It's Only the End of the World            Canadian Screen Awards        Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role       Nominated

César Award    Best Supporting Actress          Nominated

Riviera International Film Festival     Best Actress    Nominated

2018    Nox     ACS Awards    Best Actress    Nominated