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Charles Bronson died at age 81, and most obituaries are pointing out:
- His masculinity, manliness, and ugliness [the Times points out the he was called "Il Brutto (The Ugly One)" in Italy and was a monstre sacré (sacred monster) in France]
- His impressive turns in The Magnificient Seven and Battle of the Bulge
- Playing New York architect-vigilante in Death Wish, which led to a second career playing tough guys...critically attacked, Bronson explained the interest in his violent films: "I think they provide satisfaction for people who are victimized by crime and look in vain for authorities to protect them. But I don't think people try to imitate that kind of thing."
The AP obituary and Charles Bronson's filmography
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Here's a cute little Charles Bronson story that only one obit (from CNN) mentioned.
The entryway to Paramount Studios is called the Bronson Gate (pictured here). And it was where all the struggling actors used to line up looking for work.
Among them was Charles Buchinski. Producers constantly rejected him because of his name. So one day he decided to name himself after the gate. And his career immediately took off.
The Bronson Gate was made famous in the movie "Sunset Boulevard," by the way.
Ooh, that is a good story. Thanks, norman. The Bronson Gate is arguably the most famous movie studio entrance in Hollywood, as well.
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