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‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Halloween’ Actor Dies at 81
May 3, 2026
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Galaxy International ReleasingVeteran character actor Beau Starr, best known for roles in Goodfellas and Halloween, has died at 81. Starr died of natural causes on April 24 in Vancouver, Canada. His brother, fellow actor Mike Starr, confirmed the news to TMZ, remembering him as “very unique and special.” Before becoming an actor, Starr spent time on the New York Jets practice squad and played in the Canadian Football League.
He got his start on the sketch comedy series Bizarre before transitioning into film roles in the early 1980s. He later built a steady career across film and television, including a long-running role on Due South. Starr later played Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and appeared in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas as Henry Hill’s father. His credits also included films such as Speed and Cinderella Man, plus numerous television appearances.Read it at TMZRead more at The Daily Beast.
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