Rip Torn

Acting

Rip Torn

Rip Torn is best known for Columbo, 30 Rock, Will & Grace and Bonanza. Rip Torn was born on February 6, 1931. Rip Torn died on July 9, 2019 at the age of 88.

Born
February 6, 1931
Place of birth
Temple, Texas, USA
Died
July 9, 2019 (88 years old)

Biography

Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned more than 60 years. He was best known for his roles as Zed in the Men in Black franchise (1997-2002) and Patches O'Houlihan in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).

Torn received an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1983 film Cross Creek. His work includes the role of Artie, the producer, on The Larry Sanders Show, for which he was nominated for six Emmy Awards, winning in 1996. Torn also won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male in a Series, and two CableACE Awards for his work on the show, and was nominated for a Satellite Award in 1997 as well.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Rip Torn been in?

Rip Torn is best known for Columbo, 30 Rock, Will & Grace and Bonanza.

When was Rip Torn born?

Rip Torn was born on February 6, 1931. (Temple, Texas, USA)

How old is Rip Torn?

Rip Torn died on July 9, 2019 at the age of 88.

Updated: October 20, 2026 ·