He was born in 1941 in Manchester and fully began his film career in the 1960s. But it was thanks to James Cameron, who gave him a chance in 1997, for his film titanic, which he really made himself known when he played valet Spicer Lovejoy. “He” is none other than David Warner. The one who was able to rub shoulders with Leonardo Di Caprio, Kate Winslet, or even Billy Zane has just left us when he was 80 years old. His family announced the news to the BBC through a statement without actually giving the circumstances of his death except that he died of a cancer-related illness.
“Over the past 18 months, he has faced his diagnosis with grace and dignity”informed his family to our colleagues before indicating in the press release: “He will be sorely missed by his family and friends, and we will remember him as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose extraordinary professional legacy touched the lives of so many. over the years”.
A complicated childhood
If David Warner was able to enjoy a great career, nothing let predict such a beautiful destiny. Indeed, our colleagues fromAllocinated explain that the actor had a very difficult childhood. In particular because of the many moves and the divorce of his parents. In a complicated situation, he decides to start working very early but does not forget his passion for the theater which allows him to enter the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and then to become a member.
It was at this time that he passed many castings to try to land a role in the cinema or in a series. After having played in many projects, he manages to charm James Cameron who will retain him for one of the greatest successes of cinema. titanic notably allowed Leonard Di Caprio to play his first big role and even paint Kate Winslet naked. Although in reality it was not the actor who drew the portrait of the actress. There is no doubt that the two actors were touched and saddened to learn of the disappearance of David Warner.
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