I had a Great Uncle Charlie (Grandfather’s brother) who was pretty intimidating. He ran a hotel in Vegas, to start. Well known to many there. He was more about business than family. Tough guy. However, I don’t think he got into fights. He was just not one to hug. Still generous though.
I knew and spent time with him in the early 90s, and always knew I had to tread lightly in his presence. Knew it wasn't hard to set him off; but never felt unsafe around him . We had a few tense exchanges,but, I always stood up to him and gave as good as I got....and as a consequence: never had a problem or bad interaction and it was ALWAYS a pleasure and an adventure just to be in his presence. The most interesting person I've ever met.
At 84, I have just (again) become a fan of Lawrence Tierney. A gifted artist, very cool extremely, interesting character. Thanks so to the entire panel.
I was visiting friends out in LA. I guess it was 95 or 96 I was sober about three years maybe four years, so maybe 96. I come out of a AA meeting in West Hollywood and I was standing there and people were saying they weren’t going out for coffee or lunch. It was an afternoon meeting so a lot of people i think on their lunch break. So I’m standing there and this gentleman comes over and says you wanna go out for a coffee. I said sure I watch lots of old movies, but I didn’t recognize him right away. So during lunch I realize who he was and I said oh I realize you’re blah blah blah. His response was that’s got nothing to do with fucking getting sober. I said yes you are correct so we just talked about some movies. I’m from New York. I was 35 6’,3” tall 200 pound Irish guy from New York. We actually had a great conversation. He asked me about all these places that had long since disappeared from NYC . He talked about all these places on the East side of New York and these hangouts up in the Broadway district. I’m figuring he was in his early to mid 70s. At this point we had a great conversation. We stayed in touch for a little bit even when I got back to New York he was a piece of work. He reminded me of the men I grew up around in the Bronx.
' Hill Street ! ' The final two words of the incredible tv series Hill Street Blues uttered by Sgt Jenkins ...played by Mr Lawrence Tierney ! Mr Tierney's whole body of work was quite superb and multi faceted ! Not too many can say likewise ?
You should read my interview with him in Psychotronic Video Magazine, he was my 2nd Interview right after Tim Carey. Both up for R Dogs.... He stayed at my Moms house in malibu/westlake. we played crosswords and puzzles all-night long!
It was either that or sitting around his one-room apartment playing brainteasers and other games to pass the time while eating Spaghetti-O's with a loaded revolver on his TV tray, I had heard he once fired it towards M.T in the room. I had seen his anger once at Eddie Braynt's Saturday Matina (a Video and Awesome Movie Poster archive which I raided of all Ray Dennis Steckler's films) some guy said Errol Flynn was gay and Larry picked him up and tossed him into a display case then warned him not to get up. Speaking of Ray, I once took Larry and a young lady who appeared in Steckler's "Lemon Grove Kids" out to Musso's. I used to do that a lot when I was in the dough. I took Larry, Timothy Carey, Johnny Legend and some German expatriates all to Musso's, what a night!
Fantastic, I can't wait to read the book. I've seen everything of Lawrence tierney, but I've never seen ( gimme some larry) if anyone has thar documentary, and would be kind enough to upload it on TH-cam, it would be greatly appreciated, as I'm a huge fan.
My brother hung out with him when they both lived in Venice Beach. We took him out for a bite and watched a movie over to my place. He was nice, kind of pleasant. Never heard a harsh word, he did almost bite my head off when ask him to repeat something I couldn't hear.
GREAT group discussion about a fascinating guy. As I said earlier, you can't look away and I think this conversation could have gone on a lot longer. A big thanks to all involved!
One thing about Lawrence Tierney, if he's on the screen you cannot tear your eyes away. Also--I met and spent a little time with Arnold Schwarzenegger once, back when his biggest claim to fame was Mr Universe. Lawrence was the only other man I ever saw whose suits fit like that. If you've seen them, you know what I mean. 🔥🔥🔥
I met Lawrence Tierney in 1995 for a movie I was directing. We met, with a female friend of his, at his apartment in Hollywood. He scared the shit out of me. I'd never met anyone so full of barely-contained violence. He made Mickey Rourke look like a choir boy. Being in a small room with him was scary. It was like he could fly off the handle at any moment. And he was as dumb as a rock. He wasn't quite human, like he was part-neanderthal or had an extra Y chromosome. I wondered what a psychiatrist would make of him, though he never would have tolerated a psychiatrist and would have put the frighteners on him. When I heard about a person whose personality became hostile and aggressive after a brain injury, I wondered if this had happened to Tierney. He was one nasty helluva piece of work.
Were Robert Mitchum and Lawrence Tierney on contract at RKO during the same time period? What I know of both men I would think those 2 would have either gotten along very well or alternately been at each other's throats. No in between. I've read Mitchum went through a period of violent behavior, public drunkenness, he gave heavyweight boxer Bernie Reynolds a beating that sent Reynolds to the hospital, and even a fight with cops as well as wrecking a studio office and being fired from the starring role in one of John Wayne's productions. Mitchum got through all that and settled down whereas Lawrence obviously didn't. That was a shame because I think he was in reality a great actor.
having an on-screen prescence is half the battle, and he sure had one. when I saw 'Reservoir Dogs', I couldn't place him, as I had seen 'Dillinger' on VHS years earlier. but I think he's unforgettable in the Tarantino picture. QT knows talent. Chris Penn tells a hilarious story about LT and lawn furniture. y' know how when someone has something they really have no use for, and want to unload it on someone? it's that kind of story. Penn is laughing while he tells it. rest his soul.
Anyone who tries to excuse Lawrence Tierney's bad behavior by pointing to Robert Mitchum are daffy! Robert Mitchum probably did drink a lot. . . smoked pot, but he didn't sit in a bar, waiting for someone to beat in a fight. Lawrence was an "mean drunk", a habitual drunk and kept this going through most of his life. Frankly, I am not impressed with his acting ability either!
Agreed. Surprisingly enough, although Mitchum had his share of headlines, he was a pretty quiet guy, married from an early age to the same woman--and not a brute. I never felt like Tierney had to stretch much. Oh, he was -*-really-*- good -- but I didn't think he had to try too hard.
'Dillinger' sucked, but it wasn't Teirney's fault. they way they wrote JD's character was ridiculous. kind of like a sociopath. John Dillinger didn't have a sadistic bone in his body, contrary to the bar room scene, where he takes a dislike to the waiter. and like a lot of so-called '30's pictures, they completely forget that most men walked around in strawboat hats. like they don't care if people take it for a '40's picture. w/ a better script, and director, Teirney could've been a great Dillinger. Warren Oates is still today, the best(1973).
I’d like to ask a question, how did two Tierney’s, Gene and Laurence rise to fame at more or less the same time and why were they both so successful? Was it just an Irish thing? I’m a Tierney. Both my parents where born in the small Limerick village that all Tierney’s originate from. P.S. My daughter Siobhan who was born in Australia is a copy of Gene, we say she has the Tierney look.
two separate talents, two separate trajectories-- and two separate mental issues... It is addressed in Lawrence Tierney: Hollyywood's Real-Life Tough Guy. (LawrenceTierneyBook.com)
My uncle Larry was not to be messed with. But he really a good guy. I miss him a lot
Good guys are not cruel! Yes, he was an attractive actor, but his thing: waiting to start a fight with anyone who crossed his path, is not O.K.!
He was my cousin.
I had a Great Uncle Charlie (Grandfather’s brother) who was pretty intimidating. He ran a hotel in Vegas, to start. Well known to many there. He was more about business than family. Tough guy. However, I don’t think he got into fights. He was just not one to hug. Still generous though.
That's for sure, but he was always kind to me...
I knew and spent time with him in the early 90s, and always knew I had to tread lightly in his presence. Knew it wasn't hard to set him off; but never felt unsafe around him .
We had a few tense exchanges,but, I always stood up to him and gave as good as I got....and as a consequence: never had a problem or bad interaction and it was ALWAYS a pleasure and an adventure just to be in his presence. The most interesting person I've ever met.
Just got my copy. Thank you so much for writing it.
At 84, I have just (again) become a fan of Lawrence Tierney. A gifted artist, very cool extremely, interesting character. Thanks so to the entire panel.
@@dd52161 that's fuuny
I'm 41 and just discovering the actor, i'm going to watch Dillinger very soon.
I was visiting friends out in LA. I guess it was 95 or 96 I was sober about three years maybe four years, so maybe 96. I come out of a AA meeting in West Hollywood and I was standing there and people were saying they weren’t going out for coffee or lunch. It was an afternoon meeting so a lot of people i think on their lunch break. So I’m standing there and this gentleman comes over and says you wanna go out for a coffee. I said sure I watch lots of old movies, but I didn’t recognize him right away. So during lunch I realize who he was and I said oh I realize you’re blah blah blah. His response was that’s got nothing to do with fucking getting sober. I said yes you are correct so we just talked about some movies. I’m from New York. I was 35 6’,3” tall 200 pound Irish guy from New York. We actually had a great conversation. He asked me about all these places that had long since disappeared from NYC . He talked about all these places on the East side of New York and these hangouts up in the Broadway district. I’m figuring he was in his early to mid 70s. At this point we had a great conversation. We stayed in touch for a little bit even when I got back to New York he was a piece of work. He reminded me of the men I grew up around in the Bronx.
He had a small part in Cassavetes, Gloria in 70's New York, he also drove the horse carriage around Central Park for a while.
Thanks for posting! great panel assembled and fantastic stories!
The devil thumbs a ride what a great film
' Hill Street ! ' The final two words of the incredible tv series Hill Street Blues uttered by Sgt Jenkins ...played by Mr Lawrence Tierney ! Mr Tierney's whole body of work was quite superb and multi faceted ! Not too many can say likewise ?
Definitely Tim Tierney is Scott Bradys son..Resemblance is Undeniable..RIP to Mr Edward Scott and Lawrence..Great Interview by all,too.
You should read my interview with him in Psychotronic Video Magazine, he was my 2nd Interview right after Tim Carey. Both up for R Dogs.... He stayed at my Moms house in malibu/westlake. we played crosswords and puzzles all-night long!
It was either that or sitting around his one-room apartment playing brainteasers and other games to pass the time while eating Spaghetti-O's with a loaded revolver on his TV tray, I had heard he once fired it towards M.T in the room. I had seen his anger once at Eddie Braynt's Saturday Matina (a Video and Awesome Movie Poster archive which I raided of all Ray Dennis Steckler's films) some guy said Errol Flynn was gay and Larry picked him up and tossed him into a display case then warned him not to get up. Speaking of Ray, I once took Larry and a young lady who appeared in Steckler's "Lemon Grove Kids" out to Musso's. I used to do that a lot when I was in the dough. I took Larry, Timothy Carey, Johnny Legend and some German expatriates all to Musso's, what a night!
Tim looks just like him!!!
Fantastic, I can't wait to read the book. I've seen everything of Lawrence tierney, but I've never seen ( gimme some larry) if anyone has thar documentary, and would be kind enough to upload it on TH-cam, it would be greatly appreciated, as I'm a huge fan.
Scott Brady is my favourite actor. It was good to listen to his son, Tim. You can sure see the family resemblance.
My brother hung out with him when they both lived in Venice Beach. We took him out for a bite and watched a movie over to my place. He was nice, kind of pleasant. Never heard a harsh word, he did almost bite my head off when ask him to repeat something I couldn't hear.
GREAT group discussion about a fascinating guy. As I said earlier, you can't look away and I think this conversation could have gone on a lot longer. A big thanks to all involved!
Use to see Larry in and around Hollywood. A nice old man towards the end of his life.
They didn't invite the guy who invented the yo yo that lights up to this?
😂😂😂😂
OK, I'm a fan but I haven't seen all of Tierney's films. But I 'm intrigued: what's the story on the Duncan yo-yo man?
Born to Kill,1 of my Favorites.
Master of the house, dolling out the charm…
One thing about Lawrence Tierney, if he's on the screen you cannot tear your eyes away.
Also--I met and spent a little time with Arnold Schwarzenegger once, back when his biggest claim to fame was Mr Universe. Lawrence was the only other man I ever saw whose suits fit like that. If you've seen them, you know what I mean. 🔥🔥🔥
I met Lawrence Tierney in 1995 for a movie I was directing. We met, with a female friend of his, at his apartment in Hollywood. He scared the shit out of me. I'd never met anyone so full of barely-contained violence. He made Mickey Rourke look like a choir boy. Being in a small room with him was scary. It was like he could fly off the handle at any moment. And he was as dumb as a rock. He wasn't quite human, like he was part-neanderthal or had an extra Y chromosome. I wondered what a psychiatrist would make of him, though he never would have tolerated a psychiatrist and would have put the frighteners on him. When I heard about a person whose personality became hostile and aggressive after a brain injury, I wondered if this had happened to Tierney. He was one nasty helluva piece of work.
Were Robert Mitchum and Lawrence Tierney on contract at RKO during the same time period? What I know of both men I would think those 2 would have either gotten along very well or alternately been at each other's throats. No in between. I've read Mitchum went through a period of violent behavior, public drunkenness, he gave heavyweight boxer Bernie Reynolds a beating that sent Reynolds to the hospital, and even a fight with cops as well as wrecking a studio office and being fired from the starring role in one of John Wayne's productions. Mitchum got through all that and settled down whereas Lawrence obviously didn't. That was a shame because I think he was in reality a great actor.
Yes they were at RKO during the same period.. Mitchum appears throughout the book...
@@goodstoryproductions Great, thanks for the reply. Time to get that book!
having an on-screen prescence is half the battle, and he sure had one. when I saw 'Reservoir Dogs', I couldn't place him, as I had seen 'Dillinger' on VHS years earlier. but I think he's unforgettable in the Tarantino picture. QT knows talent. Chris Penn tells a hilarious story about LT and lawn furniture. y' know how when someone has something they really have no use for, and want to unload it on someone? it's that kind of story. Penn is laughing while he tells it. rest his soul.
He was great in the Simpsons
Anyone who tries to excuse Lawrence Tierney's bad behavior by pointing to Robert Mitchum are daffy!
Robert Mitchum probably did drink a lot. . . smoked pot, but he didn't sit in a bar, waiting for someone to beat in a fight.
Lawrence was an "mean drunk", a habitual drunk and kept this going through most of his life.
Frankly, I am not impressed with his acting ability either!
Agreed. Surprisingly enough, although Mitchum had his share of headlines, he was a pretty quiet guy, married from an early age to the same woman--and not a brute. I never felt like Tierney had to stretch much. Oh, he was -*-really-*- good -- but I didn't think he had to try too hard.
36:00 Elvis Presley 😂😂😂😂
Don't know if it's just me, but the sound dropped out at about the,10 minutes mark.
Hard to believe it's the same person when you look at him in his youth and then as an old man. The alcohol took it's toll on him.
👴🏻🥃 SIX CLOWNS HOO NEVER HAD A FIGHT.
'Dillinger' sucked, but it wasn't Teirney's fault. they way they wrote JD's character was ridiculous. kind of like a sociopath. John Dillinger didn't have a sadistic bone in his body, contrary to the bar room scene, where he takes a dislike to the waiter. and like a lot of so-called '30's pictures, they completely forget that most men walked around in strawboat hats. like they don't care if people take it for a '40's picture. w/ a better script, and director, Teirney could've been a great Dillinger. Warren Oates is still today, the best(1973).
MORGAN WOODWARD ....
CHARLIE MCGRAW WAS TUFFER !
I’d like to ask a question, how did two Tierney’s, Gene and Laurence rise to fame at more or less the same time and why were they both so successful? Was it just an Irish thing? I’m a Tierney. Both my parents where born in the small Limerick village that all Tierney’s originate from. P.S. My daughter Siobhan who was born in Australia is a copy of Gene, we say she has the Tierney look.
two separate talents, two separate trajectories-- and two separate mental issues... It is addressed in Lawrence Tierney: Hollyywood's Real-Life Tough Guy. (LawrenceTierneyBook.com)