The veteran actor, best known for his recent part from Showtime’s drama Homeland, has died.
James Rebhorn, the actor who appeared in shows like Seinfeld and movies like Scent of a Woman and Independence Day, passed away at the age of 65, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. “He died from melanoma, which had been diagnosed in 1992,” said his agent, Dianne Busch. “He fought it all this time. He died Friday afternoon at his home in New Jersey, where he had been receiving hospice care for a week and a half.”
During his five-decade career, he had the role of the district attorney that sent Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer to jail in the Seinfeld finale in 1998. He also had roles as attorneys in shows like The Practice and Boston Legal and recurring roles on Third Watch, The Book of Daniel, Law & Order and Big Lake.
The actor was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 and died at home in South Orange, N.J. peacefully around his family. “He was an absolute joy to work with. He was very funny and was warm. He was drawn to projects with a social conscience. One of his favorite movies that he did was Lorenzo’s Oil because it made a difference. He had a very strong faith and loved his family. His family was extremely important to him and I saw him make career sacrifices for them,” added Busch as noted by Deadline.
His vast film résumé also includes Silkwood (1983), The House on Carroll Street (1988), Desperate Hours (1990), Regarding Henry (1991), Shadows and Fog (1991), Basic Instinct (1992), Lorenzo’s Oil (1992), Guarding Tess (1994), Independence Day (1996), The Game (1997), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Snow Falling on Cedars (1999), Meet the Parents (2000), Far From Heaven (2002),Cold Mountain (2003), Real Steel (2011) and The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012).
The late James Rebhorn is remembered in a statement from USA Network where he had a role in the tv show, White Collar: “USA Network is deeply saddened about the passing of James Rebhorn, who so brilliantly played Reese Hughes on White Collar. Our sympathies go out to his family, friends and loved ones.”
Rebhorn is survived by his wife, Rebecca, and daughters Hanna and Emma.