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The Equalizer dead at 79
Sad to see, Edward Woodward, "The Equalizer" has passed at age 79.
~~~~ LONDON - Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79. Woodward, who starred at "The Equalizer" on television, died in a hospital in Cornwall after an illness, said Janet Glass of the Eric Glass Ltd. agency in London. He won an Emmy Award in 1990 for "Remembering World War II" and a Golden Globe in 1987 for "The Equalizer," which ran for 88 episodes from 1985 to 1989 on the U.S. network CBS. In a career that began in 1946 in a regional production of "A Kiss for Cinderella," Woodward played roles in productions ranging from the popular British soap opera "Eastenders" to productions of Shakespeare, and at least 40 films for theater or television. His last film appearances were in "Hot Fuzz" in 2007 and "Congregation of Ghosts," now in post-production. He also recorded several albums including "Love is the Key" in 1977 and "The Jewel that was Ours" in 1994. "I think I've probably more television than any actor living," Woodward said in a 1987 interview with The Associated Press. "I've done over 2,000, could be 3,000 now, television productions." "I suppose there is also the feeling that it is the largest medium by far for information, education and above all, entertainment," he added. "And after all, that's what an actor's life is all about. Getting work and entertaining people." At the time, Woodward was promoting a U.S. television film of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," in which played the wicked slave owner, Simon Legree. He found the role strangely refreshing. "If you are a British actor, you do lots of Shakespeare and lots of classical work. There is always a great actor who has just played your character," he said. "Lucky for me, Simon Legree has not been done very often," he added. Woodward is survived by his second wife, actress Michele Dotrice, their daughter, and two sons and a daughter from his first marriage, which ended in divorce.
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Never heard of him, "The Equalizer" or any of the other works cited.
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Bet you recognize him when you see him!
 
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RIP, Mr. Woodward.
The Equalizer was a great show. He drove a Jaguar and Stewart Copeland did the soundtrack. Yes, THAT Stewart Copeland.
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When you had nowhere else to turn....RIP
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I always found it amuseing that he did the tv ads for 'craftwood'.
If you were trying to sell plywood, wouldn't you want Edward Woodward on side? R.I.P
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Used to love "The Equalizer".
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Wicker Man was a cult classic.
RIP. Edward.
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I also loved "The Equalizer" too bad the net works don't havew quality shows anymore..
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Harry "Breaker" Morant - an Australian film, a man's film, a stud of a film, & a true story. Fabulous scenery, believable acting, horsemanship (you'll smell the sweaty tack), intense courtroom drama, and raw humanity. After viewing, you may harbor (like I did) a quiet rage re: war & politics. You'll love these men & their personal dignity. Until you watch it, you'll be nothing but a pimple on a sailor's ass.
. http://www.amazon.com/Breaker-Morant-Edward-Woodward/dp/1572521775 .  . 
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Scott,
A lot of people on this side of the Atlantic do not know him, but after seeing his face remember him pretty well. He was a good actor. Joe
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Perfectly stated.
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Originally Posted by Don Ro
Harry "Breaker" Morant - an Australian film, a man's film, a stud of a film, & a true story. Fabulous scenery, believable acting, horsemanship (you'll smell the sweaty tack), intense courtroom drama, and raw humanity. After viewing, you may harbor (like I did) a quiet rage re: war & politics. You'll love these men & their personal dignity. Until you watch it, you'll be nothing but a pimple on a sailor's ass. . Quote:
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Breaker Morant...one of my all time favorite films. The infamous "RULE .303" scene during the courtmartial:
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