Frederic Forrest, Oscar-Nominated Character Actor and Francis Ford Coppola Collaborator, Dies at 86

Frederic Forrest, known for memorable roles in "Apocalypse Now" and "The Rose," passed away at his home after a long illness.
Forrest worked with director Francis Ford Coppola on several films, including "Apocalypse Now" and "The Conversation."
His performance in "The Rose" earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Though he acted in nearly 100 film and television roles, Forrest maintained a modest view of his craft and was married and divorced three times.
Forrest was born in Texas, studied acting with Lee Strasberg and Sanford Meisner, and graduated from Texas Christian University.