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Anthony Head obituary

Stage and screen actor best known for playing Rupert Giles in the US television series Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony Head found fame as half of the Gold Blend couple in commercials that captured the imagination of the British public in the late 1980s and 90s. They paved the way to success for him on US television in the supernatural horror series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), playing the “watcher” and mentor of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s title character. As the prim English librarian...

The Guardian UK 3d ago

RIP Anthony Head: Our 10 favorite moments of Buffy's Giles

On Friday, news broke of the passing of actor Anthony Head at 72, best known for his portrayal of Watcher/father figure Rupert Giles on the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death. Head certainly had a thriving career after Buffy: he played Uther Pendragon ins the series Merlin; the Prime Minister in Little Britain; a sinister headmaster in the Doctor

Ars Technica 2d ago

Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ actor, dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, known to generations of American TV viewers through polar opposite characters named Rupert on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died, his family said Friday. Head “passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” according to a statement from the actor’s daughters to the Press Association news agency. U.S. television watchers best know him as the father-like mentor Rupert Giles of the supernatural show “Buffy the...

NBC News 4d ago

Actor Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies at 72

He was famous for his role as librarian Rupert Giles in the hit supernatural series from 1997 to 2003, and last acted in the movie Ted Lasso.

Channel News Asia 4d ago

Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72

British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters Emily and Daisy Head said in a statement.

The Guardian Culture 4d ago

Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72

British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died aged 72.“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters Emily and Daisy Head said in a statement.

The Guardian UK 4d ago

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso actor Anthony Head dies aged 72

Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his family announced on Friday. The British actor, the brother of singer Murray Head, was best known as librarian Rupert Giles in the cult US supernatural television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, which ran from 1997 to 2003. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father, Anthony Head,” his daughters Emily and Daisy Head, said in a...

South China Morning Post 4d ago

Anthony Head brought gravitas to Buffy and everything else he touched | Jesse Hassenger

The late actor was a charming and funny father figure, and sometime singer, in the cult TV show, one of his many roles that showed just how much he could doAnthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72For years, fans eagerly anticipated the oft-floated idea of a spinoff from the cultishly beloved 1997-2003 TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As described by creator Joss Whedon, this miniseries would not follow beloved supporting characters like nerdy witch Willow,...

The Guardian UK 4d ago

Anthony Head brought gravitas to Buffy and everything else he touched | Jesse Hassenger

The late actor was a charming and funny father figure, and sometime singer, in the cult TV show, one of his many roles that showed just how much he could doAnthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72For years, fans eagerly anticipated the oft-floated idea of a spinoff from the cultishly beloved 1997-2003 TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As described by creator Joss Whedon, this miniseries would not follow beloved supporting characters like nerdy witch Willow,...

The Guardian Culture 4d ago

Anthony Head, known for roles in Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies

British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died aged 72. His daughters, actors Emily and Daisy Head, said the actor died due to complications from pneumonia. The stage and TV performer became well known to British audiences in the 1980s as one half of a will-they, won't-they romantic couple in a series of ads for instant coffee.

ABC Australia 4d ago