RIP MAX VON SYDOW 1929-2020

Father Merrin has died.

One of the most versatile actors on the planet has passed away. In his spectacular 70 year career, Sydow appeared in every genre of film ever made.

In 1957 he starred in Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries" and "The Seventh Seal". Both are simply great films in my opinion. In 1965 he played Jesus Christ in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" but greater fame was awaiting him.

Max Von Sydow went down in cinema history when he played the role of Father Lankester Merrin in the shocker "The Exorcist" in 1973. It is the role he is best remembered for by many film fans. He reprised the role in the sequel "The Exorcist 2" which was a bomb.

In later years he appeared in such films as "Flash Gordon", "Conan The Barbarian" and "Strange Brew". A mixed bag indeed, but this is exactly what a real actor does.

Von Sydow passed away on March 8th, 2020 at the age of 90. A long and illustrious career and an actor and gentleman that will not be soon forgotten.