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[Qwerty]

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He was a terrific Felix Leiter One of my favourites along with Jack Lord.

[Flash1087]

Quite a shame. I thought his performance was pretty good in Thunderball. The part when he gets slugged in the stomach by Bond always gets a chuckle out of me, just for the look on his face.

[Flavius]

He's my favourite Leiter in my favourite 007 film. Pity he only did the one.

[Bond_Bishop]

He really was an excellent Felix! Rest in Peace

[Quartermaster007]

Aw, poopy.

First Geoffrey Keen and now this...

[Auric64]

Just read about the sad passing of Rik Van (Von) Nutter on Saturday.

Whilst he wasn`t my favourite Leiter, (that was Jack Lord) he was by no means (IMO) the worst.

I never knew he was the same age as Connery in Thunderball. I always thought he was a few years older.

Interesting to read in the article that he and Connery never saw eye to eye during the filming. Can`t think why.

I`m sure everyone on this forum would like to pass on their sincere condolencies to his friends and family.

RIP, Rik. You`ll be missed.

Auric64

Edited by Auric64, 13 November 2005 - 04:48 PM.

[ComplimentsOfSharky]

Seems like we lose somone every day.

RIP Rik.

[Scottlee]

Like Compliments indicated, never does a week seem to go by without a thread of ths nature.

Still, Rik Van Nutter was a great Leiter in TB.

May he R.I.P

[killkenny kid]

Rest, Rik. This very sad, And Mr. Van Nutter is just another case of what should have been.

[Moore Not Less]

This is sad news.

I decided to visit the imdb to find out more about Rik Van (Von) Nutter's acting career, but the biggest revelation turned out to be that he was once married to Anita Ekberg.

[Kronsteen]

He was the best Felix Leiter in my opinion, but sadly he never had a real acting career. He should definately have played Felix more times...

Good bye, Mr van Nutter

[Qwerty]

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[Bryce (003)]

I too was saddened to hear of this. He really was a great Felix and my personal favorite.

The intro and exchange in TB was my favorite.

Felix: (still getting his breath and rubbing his gut) That's a fine way to treat the CIA.

Bond: Sorry about that Felix but you were just about to say '007'.

*tosses shower goons pistol to Felix*

Felix: Well James...Have you killed him?

See ya around Felix.

and thanks.

[Mr. Somerset]

I am quite saddened to hear of Rik's passing.
An excellent Leiter who probably should've continued on in DAF.
RIP.

[B5Erik]

Rik Van Nutter was a very good Felix Leiter. He had a lot of charisma and the right look for the role. He was one of the best to play Felix Leiter, along with Jack Lord and David Hedison.

I'm surprised that his acting career wasn't more successful - especially after the staggering success of Thunderball!

Yet another Bond alum passes away. We've lost too many, but, sadly, we're going to lose a couple every year until they're all gone. It sure would be nice of EON to have a "class reunion" party for all the surviving Bond family to show their appreciation for what these people have done to keep the 007 series alive and well.

[Bryce (003)]

They did do a reunion of sorts - For Desmond's passing - at Pinewood.

Not the finest of reasons for such an occasion, but I understand it was lovely.

[TheSaint]

I'm bummed out after learning of his passing. He was the one Felix that looked most like Fleming's version. While it would've been great seeing him return in DAF, he probably would've made Sean look even worse in that film.

I was hoping he would do the convention circuit so I could get a chance to tell him how much I enjoyed his portrayal of Felix in Thunderball.

Say hi to Jack & Cec for us, Rik.

[Donovan]

...and Norm.

[Righty007]

Rik Van Nutter Born 80 Years Ago Today

[DamnCoffee]

Brilliant way to celebrate someones birthday, by posting it in their official death thread...

[sharpshooter]

And resurrecting (pardon the pun) a 4 year old thread.

[O.H.M.S.S.]

Sad news.

Rik Van Nutter gave the best portrayal of Felix Leiter ever.

But didn't he pass away in 2005?

Edited by O.H.M.S.S., 01 May 2009 - 07:18 PM.

[DamnCoffee]

He did. This was a thread from 2005.

[darthbond]

It's ok, O.H.M.S.S. I didn't know he was dead.

darthbond

[Mr. Somerset]

Rik Van Nutter is my hero.

[double o ego]

loool, i thought this was recent news but i'm clearly 4 years too late on this.

[Cruiserweight]

Miss ya RVN

R.I.P.

[JimmyBond]

Brilliant way to celebrate someones birthday, by posting it in their official death thread...

I'm sure Righty only had the best intentions in posting that. I mean we still celebrate Fleming's birthday don't we? And he's been dead for quite a while. We should honor the dead, not try to forget about it.

[MkB]

Brilliant way to celebrate someones birthday, by posting it in their official death thread...

I'm sure Righty only had the best intentions in posting that. I mean we still celebrate Fleming's birthday don't we? And he's been dead for quite a while. We should honor the dead, not try to forget about it.

Indeed! I see no offence either in this.
And as Bond would say: "He wouldn't care"