Geoffrey Lewis (1935 - 2015)
Not to be confused with Jeffrey Lewis
Film Deaths[]
- Bad Company (1972) [Hobbs]: Shot to death in a shoot-out with Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown in the woods.
- The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972) [Russ]: Shot in the back by one of John McLiam's men in the climactic shootout.(Thanks to Brian)
- Moon of the Wolf (1972) [Lawrence Burrifors]: Mauled to death (off-screen) by a wolf. (Thanks to Michael)
- Dillinger (1973) [Harry Pierpont]: Shot in the chest by a road cop, as he is trying to get help for his wounded arm. (in real-life, Pierpont was sent to the electric chair). (Thanks to Fred)
- High Plains Drifter (1973) [Stacey Bridges]: Shot to death by Clint Eastwood during the final shoot-out. (Thanks to Fred)
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) [Eddie Goody]: Shot by police while hiding in the trunk of the getaway car; he dies after George Kennedy opens the trunk and dumps him out in the road.
- The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) [Zenas]: Killed in an explosion during a battle with Richard Harris and the Sioux warriors. (Thanks to Michael)
- Silver Saddle (Sella d'argento) (1978) [Two-Strike Snake]: Shot in the chest in a shoot-out with Aldo Sambrell ; he dies soon afterwards with Giuliano Gemma by his side.
- Heaven's Gate (Johnson County Wars) (1980) [Trapper Fred]: Shot to death by Sam Waterston and Sam's men when Geoffrey attempts to shoot at them. (Thanks to Robert)
- Night of the Comet (1984) [Dr. Carter]: Dies in a car explosion with Peter Fox.
- Lust in the Dust (1985) [Hard Case Williams]: Shot to death by Tab Hunter, Divine, & Lainie Kazan during a gun fight.
- Pink Cadillac (1989) [Ricky Z]: Killed off-screen by one of the white supremacist group members
- The Lawnmower Man (1992) [Terry McKeen]: Shot to death by Michael Gregory while Geoffrey is talking with Jeff Fahey in his truck. (Thanks to Michael and Steve)
- Point of No Return (The Assassin) (1993) [Drugstore Owner]: Shot in the back by Bridget Fonda's accomplices, as he tries to defend himself during a robbery.
- The Way of the Gun (2000) [Abner Mercer]: Fatally wounded in a shoot-out; he dies off-screen after sending James Caan away. (Thanks to Fred)
- The Devil's Rejects (2005) [Roy Sullivan]: Beaten to death by Bill Moseley outside a shack. (Thanks to Robert)
- Down in the Valley (2005) [Sheridan]: Shot repeatedly by Edward Norton during a shoot-out by his car.
Television Deaths[]
- Gunsmoke: Hostage! (1972) [Lafitte Bonner]: Shot to death in a shoot-out with Ken Curtis and his men, just as he tries to shoot James Arness.
- Mannix: Cry Silence (1972) [Killer]: Shot to death by Mike Connors. He dies shortly after talking with Mike and Anthony Zerbe.
- Salem's Lot (1979 miniseries) [Mike Ryerson]: Turned into a vampire after being bitten two different times on the neck (first by Brad Savage). He is later burned to death (along with the other vampires) when Lance Kerwin and David Soul set fire to the house. (Thanks to Michael)
- Annihilator (1986; TV Movie) [Prof. Alan Jeffries]: After being damaged by Mark Lindsay Chapman, Lewis accidentally sets himself on fire.
- Matlock: The Investigation, Part 1 (1988) [Mickey Morrison]: Killed (off-screen, exact method unclear) by Max Gail; his body is seen in his bar when Andy Griffith discovers him.
- Gunsmoke: The Last Apache (1990; TV) [Bodine]: Stabbed in the stomach with his own knife in a knife fight with James Arness. (Thanks to Brian)
- The X Files: Tithonus (1999) [Alfred Fellig]: Shot in the stomach/torso (which also accidentally hits Gillian Anderson) by Richard Ruccolo who mistakes his camera for a gun. He dies after keeping her alive long enough for "Death" to take his life away instead.
- House M.D.: One Day, One Room (2007) [Older Man]
Noteworthy Connections[]
- Father of Juliette Lewis.