RIP James Best

[PNGwynne]

RIP Mr. Best. A fine character actor, I've seen him in so many roles from the '50s through the '80s--equally adept at villains, comedy, even dramas like "Ode to Billy Joe."

[Evel KMego]

Trying to remember the name of the movie he was in with Burt Reynolds.

I believe that was " Hooper". About an aging stuntman.

[Wee67]

He was off the show for a bit in the early 80s, before Schneider and Wopat walked off. Was this what it was over? I know Dick Sargent and a few other actors replaced him for a time.

Chris

Not sure of the details, but here is a link to the Daily News article-

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/hazzard-star-settles-royalty-suit-article-1.1262236

[comicmike]

He was my favorite character on the Dukes of Hazzard, I've also seen him in many old classic western movies
a great actor, did a lot of small apprances too, for example he was the radio scanner operator in the beggining
of the movie, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, which also featured at the end of the movie Lee Van Cleef.

RIP James, will be surely missed.

ditto. my favourite character. amazing comedic skill. kindest thoughts to James' family.

[huedell]

RIP Roscoe PEEEE Coltraine!

[jwyblejr]

Trying to remember the name of the movie he was in with Burt Reynolds.

[Evel KMego]

As a kid I watched Dukes for the car stunts. As a teen Daisy caught my attention. But watching reruns as an adult, I realized how great James Bests' Roscoe character was. Some of his one liners were hilarious. A very underrated actor.
RIP Roscoe P. Coltrane.

[Bionicfanboy66]

Seemed like a pretty cool guy. Very underrated actor. RIP, 'Sheriff Roscoe'. Thanks entertaining us with that character. "Cuff 'em and stuff 'em, Enos you dipstick."

[TrekStar]

He was my favorite character on the Dukes of Hazzard, I've also seen him in many old classic western movies
a great actor, did a lot of small apprances too, for example he was the radio scanner operator in the beggining
of the movie, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, which also featured at the end of the movie Lee Van Cleef.

RIP James, will be surely missed.

[Figuremod73]

Good character actor. His character on The Dukes of Hazzard was my favorite. I believe I've seen him in more than a few westerns as well.

[Earth 2 Chris]

About a year ago, he won somewhere between 5 and 25 million (big gap, I know) from the Studio for royalties from "sales of “Dukes” merchandise in the early years of the show." Not sure exactly what merch, but I hope it made his last year a little more fun.

He was off the show for a bit in the early 80s, before Schneider and Wopat walked off. Was this what it was over? I know Dick Sargent and a few other actors replaced him for a time.

Chris

[enyawd72]

RIP Roscoe...hope you get to see your fat little buddy again.

[MIB41]

RIP in James. A good man who in real life seem to be the very antithesis of the character he was best known for. Fascinating individual. Hopefully he's found Boss Hogg by now.

[TMANSTOYS]

This really hurts !! RIP Roscoe.

[Wee67]

About a year ago, he won somewhere between 5 and 25 million (big gap, I know) from the Studio for royalties from "sales of “Dukes” merchandise in the early years of the show." Not sure exactly what merch, but I hope it made his last year a little more fun.