We are getting reports that beloved British actor John McEnery died April 16.
His first notable screen role was in 1968 as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli‘s “Romeo and Juliet;” he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his performance. He took the title role in the 1970 film “Bartleby.” He also co-starred in “Nicholas and Alexandra” (1971). He was 75.
MSTies will recall his role as German U-boat Captain Von Schoenvorts in the movie in episode 1107- THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT.
We’re still waiting for a real obit, but here’s a short look at his career.
Here’s a real obit from the Guardian.
Thanks to Timmy for the heads up.
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Henson fanboys might recall his appearance in The Storyteller: Greek Myths, where he was Polydectes in Perseus and the Gorgon.
Like probably a lot of my people my age, we watched that version of Romeo & Juliet in school. His Mercutio was really the star of the movie
Damn. He was a good submarine captain. Each time I watch the episode he was in I find myself getting pulled in to the drama of the movie in a way I rarely do with MST’d movies. His performance is a big part of it. R.I.P and thanks friend.
Periscope down.
“Periscope down”
He died, but he’d have preferred not to.
i saw Nicholas and Alexandra back in the day (has Tom Baker as Rasputin)
I see what you did there. I read that story (independently–I was an odd kid) in high school. It struck me as so Weird. And in true 19th century fashion, just a tad too long. But it’s stuck with me all these years…
Bummer, I really liked his performance in L.T.T.F.