Jack Kehler
“The Big Lebowski” star has died at the age of 75
Jack Kehler is known, among other things, from the cult film “The Big Lebowski”.
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Hollywood mourns Jack Kehler. The star of films such as ‘The Big Lebowski’ and ‘Lethal Weapon 4’ died of leukemia at the age of 75.
US actor Jack Kehler is dead. The character mime died according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter last Saturday (May 7) at the age of 75 from the consequences of leukemia. A spokesman for Kehler’s artist agency confirmed this to the site.
From the early 1980s, Kehler took part in numerous cinema and TV productions. In the cult film “The Big Lebowski” (1998), for example, he played the landlord of the odd title character (Jeff Bridges, 72). He was also seen in films such as “Dangerous Surf” (1991), “Lethal Weapon 4” (1998), “Austin Powers” (1999) and “Men in Black II” (2002), to name just a few.
Last role in “Love, Victor”
Well-known productions with Kehler can also be found in the series area – from “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” to “24” to “The Man in the High Castle”. According to the report, Kehler’s last role was in the Hulu series “Love, Victor”, where he once again played the landlord.
Kehler is survived by his wife Shawn Casey, their son Eddie Kehler and one grandchild.