Cliff Emmich, a character actor with notable appearances in the Clint Eastwood movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot and in the horror sequel Halloween II, has died. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Emmich passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles following a battle with lung cancer. Emmich's acting career started back in the 1960s, with his first role being an uncredited appearance in the Beau Bridges comedy Gaily, Gaily.
Perhaps Emmich's most notable parts were in in the 1973 movie Payday, where he played the Cadillac-driving Chicago and in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, one of his many security guard roles. In the film his character shows an attraction to Jeff Bridges' Lightfoot while disguised as a woman.Emmich would also make a name for himself in horror circles, booking multiple parts in genre titles. Notably Emmich played security guard Mr.
Emmich didn't limit himself to just feature film roles either though, stretching his character actor limits to television as well with appearances in 1970s shows that included The F.B.I., The Odd Couple, How the West Was Won, Starsky and Hutch, Baretta, Charlie's Angels, Little House on the Prairie, Happy Days, and Fantasy Island. In the 1980s Emmich would appear in The Incredible Hulk, Strike Force, CHiPs, Trapper John, MD, Knight Rider, Night Court, and Simon & Simon.
Emmich is survived by nephews, Chuck, Mark and James, and niece, Shirley. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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