Beau Starr passes away at 81; Known for 'Halloween' and Martin Scorsese's 'Goodfellas'

Hollywood actor Beau Starr best known for his roles iN 'Halloween' and the classic crime drama 'Goodfellas', has passed away at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully on April 24 in Vancouver, Canada. The cause of death was natural causes as confirmed by his brother Mike Starr, according to TMZ.Beau Starr was born in Queens, New York City, on September 1, 1944. He was widely recognised for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in the 'Halloween' franchise. Beau Starr also portrayed Henry Hill’s father in the crime classic 'Goodfellas' directed by the veteran Martin Scorsese.Beau Starr's early career and breakthroughBeau Starr began his acting journey in 1979. He appeared in multiple roles on the sketch comedy series 'Bizarre', which aired on Canada’s CTV Television Network. He remained part of the show until its fifth and final season in 1986. Born on September 1 in 1944, Beau Starr built a strong foundation in both television and cinema.Beau Starr's notable film rolesBeau Starr gained much recognition for his role in 'Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers' and he reprised the role in its sequel 'Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers'. He appeared in 'Hanky Panky' alongside Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.Beau Starr also featured in 'Summer School', directed by Carl Reiner and his most recognised work is 'Goodfellas' which is a reference book for crime dramas. He later appeared in the drama 'Cinderella Man'.Television career of Beau StarrBeau Starr had an extensive television career. He made guest appearances in several popular shows. These included 'T.J. Hooker', 'The A-Team', 'Knight Rider', 'Hill Street Blues', 'V: The Series', 'Hunter', 'Wings', 'The 4400', 'A Nero Wolfe Mystery', and 'NYPD Blue'. He also earned popularity for his recurring role as Lt. Harding Welsh in the series Due South. In 1980, he also appeared in the stage play The Set-Up at the American Theater of Actors.Apart from acting, Starr had a background in sports. He spent time on the practice squad of the New York Jets. He also played two seasons in the Canadian Football League, as reported by Deadline.