Human life is fleeting. Year is replaced by year, many leave, and new young people come in their place. This law of nature has always worked and no one can change it. There is an opinion that as long as the memory of the event or person lives, they will not be forgotten, thereby subtly extending the invisible thread of the continuity of generations and life itself as a whole. Today we would like to recall the life of an actor Dane Witherspoon , tell the reader about the milestones of his formation and mention those films in which he was involved. We will also reveal a secret that many are puzzling over. What connects Dane with a Hollywood diva and a sought-after actress Modern Reese Witherspoon?
Dane Witherspoon: childhood, character
American actor whose full name is Richard Dane Witherspoon , was born on December 27, 1957 in the Texas town of Denton. Dane's father was a prosperous citizen of his country, because in his possession was a well-known oil platform, which brought a considerable income to the family. From childhood, the boy grew up spoiled, self-sufficient and slightly selfish. But this did not stop him from getting an education and reaching certain heights in the field of cinema. The acting skills of the guy were taught by famous personalities of theatrical art. The first performances did not bring the expected result, because due to the high growth, his repertoire was scarce and consisted of only a few images. By the way, the actor’s height is 186 cm, which is currently considered the norm and is even appreciated by representatives of a strong half of humanity. However, at that time lower actors were in demand, and Dane Witherspoon I had to wait for my finest hour.
Success was not long in coming
Filming the first season of “Santa Barbara” became crucial for the young actor. This series has been broadcast in our country for 20 years, so it can be safely considered a long-liver, on which more than one generation of people grew and matured. Here Dane Witherspoon played a young man in love Joe Prekins, whose decisions are closely related to public opinion. Despite the fact that the guy managed to participate in only a few seasons of the series, the audience managed to fall in love with him. On the set, he met a young actress Robin Wright Penn, who in 1986 became his wife. Feelings disappeared after 2 years, as a result of which the marriage was dissolved.
For the second time, Witherspoon started a family with actress Tracy Shaffer, who bore him two beautiful sons. But in 2011, their family ties were broken for an unknown reason.
Life before death
March 29, 2014 the actor’s heart stopped beating. This day is recorded by fate last in biographies of Dane Witherspoon . In general, Witherspoon spent his final years of his life alone. By that time, his acting skills came to naught, no one invited to work, and the actor himself did not show much zeal to light up on the blue screens of America. In his financial assets there were still funds from the family fortune left to Dane by his father, coupled with his own fees. However, the money gradually melted away. Last time Richard Dane Witherspoon, photo which are presented in the article, was shot in 1997 in the fantastic film "Asteroid". This role was the final stage in his television career. For many critics, the death of the actor was a huge irreparable loss, they brought condolences to relatives and relatives. Fans posted mourning posts on social networks and created entire groups of fans.
The filmography of the actor
The creative legacy of Richard Dane is not as great as it could be if the actor showed great seriousness and perseverance regarding the chosen profession. He has only 7 roles in famous films. Some of them were episodic but grace, subtle sensual emotions and pleasant manners of the actor were remembered by viewers for a long time. Witherspoon's iconic work is rightfully considered the role of Joe in the television series Santa Barbara. It is worth noting other projects in which the actor was involved:
- "Eight is enough" (1881).
- The Walton (1881).
- The Capitol (1985-1986).
- "The Chameleons" (1989).
- The Human Seed (1992).
- "Asteroid" (1997).
Secret revealed
Many believe that American actors Dane Witherspoon and Reese Witherspoon is somehow connected. They were attributed the closest relationship only because of one surname for two. However, the roads of these famous people did not intersect. Moreover, they never had to meet not only on one set, but also in life.