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Stocker Fontelieu

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Stocker Fontelieu
Born
Charles Stocker Fontelieu

(1923-05-05)May 5, 1923
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedDecember 12, 2009(2009-12-12) (aged 86)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
OccupationActor

Charles Stocker Fontelieu (May 5, 1923 – December 14, 2009) was an American actor, director and producer who participated in more than 470 stage productions.[1]

Career

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He was recognized for his involvement in the local theatre in New Orleans for over 60 years, including being executive director of Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre from 1961 to 1985.[2] A biography on his half-century career, "Just Who is Stocker Fontelieu?" by Michael P. Cahill, was published in 2007.

In addition to his stage work, Fontelieu also appeared in several feature and TV films. Among them were Angel Heart, Obsession, Live and Let Die, The Toy and Big Momma's House 2 and Mandingo.

Fontelieu died in a nursing home after complications from a fall. He died on December 14, 2009.

Filmography

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Year Title Role
1976 Obsession Dr. Ellman
1987 Angel Heart Ethan Krusemark
2004 Frankenstein Patrick

References

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  1. ^ David, Cuthbert (Apr 20, 2006). "The unsinkable Stocker Fontelieu; Theater legend lost his house, but the show goes on". Times Picayune. New Orleans. ProQuest 416050036. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam: Stocker Fontelieu". American Theatre. New York. Feb 2010. ProQuest 220582493. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
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