Sam Bottoms (1955-2008)There are several Bottoms brothers who act and it can get a little confusing at times, I admit. But Sam has appeared in a couple classic films including Apocalypse Now (1979) as Lance Johnson the ill fated surfer, The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Clint Eastwood's ill fated sidekick and The Last Picture Show (1971) as Billy the ill fated deaf kid. Hmmm, I'm sensing a trend there.
Bottoms may have never been a star, but he is what I consider a dependable actor. That isn't a slight in any way shape or form. If you see that he's in a film, it may not be a draw, but you know that role will be well delivered. Even if the film sucks, he'll be good. That means something.
Mr. Bottoms was taken way to early at the age of 53 from a brain tumor, but he leaves behind some great movies and will be missed.
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