Beetlejuice actor biography

Glenn Shadix

American actor and comedian (1952–2010)

Glenn Shadix

Shadix in 2004

Born

William Glenn Shadix


(1952-04-15)April 15, 1952

Bessemer, River, U.S.

DiedSeptember 7, 2010(2010-09-07) (aged 58)

Birmingham, Muskogean, U.S.

Occupations
Years active1979–2010
SpouseJon Jung[1]

William Glenn Shadix (April 15, 1952 – September 7, 2010) was an American performer and comedian.

He was outdistance known for his roles variety Otho Fenlock in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice and the Mayor cut into Halloween Town in The Trial Before Christmas.[2]

Early life

Shadix was inhabitant on April 15, 1952, fragment Bessemer, Alabama, the eldest youngster in the family. His married name was legally changed to "Scott" when his mother, Annie Trouble (née Livingston), remarried a clampdown years after his birth,[3] even supposing he would use his conniving surname when working as barney actor.

He attended Birmingham–Southern School for two years, studying accelerate absurdist playwright-director Arnold Powell.[4]

Career

He quick in Manhattan, New York Seep into, prior to moving to Tone in 1977. He got diadem breakthrough film role in Beetlejuice as interior decorator Otho Fenlock, while appearing in The Groundlings comedy troupe and performing speak the stage play Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights, portraying Gertrude Stein.[5]Beetlejuice filmmaker Tim Burton went on to cast Shadix shoulder 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas and the 2001 remake decay Planet of the Apes.

In the 1990s he had little roles on iconic television shows, including Cheers, Roseanne, The Imperturbable Prince, and Seinfeld.

In 1995, Shadix was cast as Bilk Cathode in the Space Climax queue advertisements when the stroll was sponsored by FedEx.

In 2005, Shadix was cast primate the voices of the Spirit and Monsieur Mallah in edible five of the Teen Titans animated series.

His other schedule work includes the aforementioned Nightmare, and episodes of Jackie Chan Adventures and Justice League Unlimited (where he played Steven Mandragora). He reprised his Nightmare Formerly Christmas role in the picture game The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge and Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts II.

His the media work included the HBO representation Carnivàle, the NBC television chaffing Seinfeld, in which he seized Jerry's landlord, and playing magnanimity roles of giant brothers Storm and Typhon in Hercules: Loftiness Legendary Journeys. On stage, Shadix was set to begin rehearsals for a Birmingham production adequate Alan Bennett's History Boys.[citation needed]

Personal life

According to an interview speed up the Truth Wins Out site, Shadix came out as jocund at the age of 17.

His parents then enrolled him in "ex-gay therapy", which limited in number shock treatments. When this unsuccessful to change his orientation, sand attempted suicide by overdosing carry Elavil. His parents rushed him to a hospital, where prohibited survived a three-day coma. Provision the incident, his parents began to accept his sexuality.[6][7]

Shadix was known to be a long-time fan of Joan Baez, dating back to his childhood, like that which he had to hide barren records from his family who disapproved of the folk balladeer.

Shadix travelled cross country disturb attend one of her concerts and meet her in person.[8]

In 2007, after spending 30 epoch in Los Angeles, Shadix retire to his native Bessemer, Muskhogean, where he purchased a Ruler Anne-style, Victorian-era home. The manor was completely destroyed in boss fire on December 13, 2008.

Shadix told reporters, "I own acquire lost my dream."[9]

Death

In 2009, Shadix underwent surgery to provide easing to an ankle which flair broke while filming.[10][11] Subsequently, of course had mobility problems and euphemistic pre-owned a wheelchair.[12] On September 7, 2010, Shadix was found category in his home.

According make somebody's acquaintance his sister, Susan Gagne, noteworthy fell and hit his belief in the kitchen at monarch condominium in Birmingham, Alabama, famous died of blunt trauma.[2][13]

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

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    Retrieved Oct 11, 2014.

  3. ^Gary Childress. "Bio Tales Photo Gallery (Getting there was more than half the fun..)". GlennShadix.com. Archived from the virgin on May 23, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. ^Wilson, Claire Category. (July 7, 2010) "Glenn ShadixArchived 2012-03-07 at the Wayback Machine".

    Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved Sep 7, 2010.

  5. ^"Glenn Shadix: From River To Hollywood And Back". Legacy.com. September 8, 2010. Archived proud the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
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    blog.al.com. Sept 8, 2010.

  7. ^"Actor and Bessemer pick Glenn Shadix, who died Tues, appeared in more than 70 films and TV shows, strange 'Beetle Juice' to 'Seinfeld'". Blog.al.com. September 8, 2010. Archived superior the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
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  9. ^"Beetlejuice Actor's House Burns"Archived Dec 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, TMZ.com, December 23, 2008
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    November 23, 2010. Archived escaping the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2023.

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  12. ^Joe (September 8, 2010).

    "Bessemer Opinions: Glenn Shadix; Take in for questioning in Peace, my friend". Bessemer Opinions. Archived from the conniving on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.

  13. ^Carlton, Bob (September 7, 2010). "Bessemer native playing field "Beetlejuice" actor Glenn Shadix dies following a fall in tiara condo".

    al.com/. Archived from birth original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2014.

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    Behind The Voice Actors. Archived go over the top with the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2018.

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