“In The Heat of the Night” and “Unforgiven” actor Anthony James has died. James passed away from cancer on May 26th in Massachusetts. He was 77.
James was often cast in villainous roles in films such as ” Vanishing Point,” “High Plains Drifter,” “Burnt Offerings,” “Return from Witch Mountain,” “Blue Thunder,” “The Culpepper Cattle Co.” and “The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear”.
He was also in shows like “Hawaii Five-0,” “The A-Team,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “S.W.A.T.” and “Married… with Children”.
James ultimately retired from acting following his role as brothel owner Skinny Dubois in “Unforgiven” and began to focus more on writing and art. He published a memoir in 2014.
Source: THR
