Oh My Goodness, I am So Honored you watched: Thank You So Much, Odie. Your Uncle is Very Much an Inspiration to me and his Legacy should absolutely live on.
@@odie5304 Seńor Raul Julia will live forever in is movies!! And we will always watch them, it's one of the only way we have in life & death of being IMMORTALIZED!
Odie, you might know Streetfighter was your Uncle's last film, I have heard if claimed as such a serious actor, he took that project because his kids loved the game, have you heard that story? As a kid I loved that movie, he brought a lot of joy to the world
I saw him in person on stage and there are no words to describe how talented and full of charisma he was. Just looking at him raised my pulse, lol.....
The sad news for me i never got to meet him.. he's my uncle. The only time i get to see him was on tv and movies... but from my family he was an actual adam gomez smart, funny, And elegant
He had one of the most mesmerizing gazes of any actor -- along with eloquent elocution, a commanding presence, and a great range for a variety of roles. He is missed!
Great video but it hurt my heart! I’m so sad I never got to see him do theatre, I’ve seen TH-cam clips and he’s captivating. I remember his wife saying in a documentary that he was unsure whether to take the part of Gomez because if the film was a hit he was concerned that it’d be the only thing he was known for…but I’m so glad he did, those films are still two of my favourites and he is absolutely incredible in them. Oh also, you mentioned him offering to do one of the parts for free - he also did Kiss of the Spiderwoman (one of my other favourite movies, that I thought was going to be number 1!) for free, he and William Hurt only got their expenses paid…he really was an incredible man, still makes me sad to this day that he’s gone.
Who’s here because they watched Netflix’s Wednesday then decided to watch the 1991 Addams Family but then was so intrigued by Raul Julia’s performance as Gomez Addams so decided to watch documentaries about him? 🤚
Beautifully done. A tribute of love to a man who affected us through his love. I am sorry he died so young. He was so gifted. Everything he ever did was excellent. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch we don't know how to fix.
I saw him in Two Gentlemen of Verona and years later met him back stage at Arms and the Man. He used to fast one day a week. He was a beautiful person! Wonderful actor!
He kept secret his sickness and decided to spend all the time that he had with his family,before he died.The people that really knows about acting say that Raul Julia was one of the best character actor in theater and movies.
I need to delve deeper into Raul Julia's film work. For me, it all started, of course, with the ADDAMS FAMILY. In my opinion, he was the best Gomez of all the movies. He perfectly conveyed the nature and all the features of his character. And somehow it turns out that the first part is my favorite. Maybe because I've seen it more times than the sequel. It is a pity that the third part could not be shot. With such a cast she would be brilliant - not like it was with the 1998 movie ... Profanation.
Same here. I started with adam family.. his blood runs through my veins. Hes my uncle. And im glad to see people liking his work! Thanks for the love for Raul julia julia
Raul's performance in Kiss me Petruchio (taming of the shrew) along side Meryl Streep was also nothing short of spectacular. He had such charisma and wonderful passion when he performed Shakespeare and even though I've watched it countless times his performance never fails to captivate me in the deepest way possible. Not to even mention what incredible chemistry Raul and Meryl had!! Shakespeare had always seemed so boring to me and I never really felt connected it until I saw his portrayal of Petruchio and later may of his other Shakespeare portrayals. He truly was just such a gift to this world and left behind such a tremendous legacy for future generations to enjoy too.
Sage, Could Not Agree More! Your comment is so beautifully put! If only he had more feature films out of Shakespeare's work. I would have Loved to have seen him in "Macbeth," or "Hamlet," but yes, so very thankful for his existence to share and create more art for years to come.
When Raul did Shakespeare the critics wrote in the newspaper . “Raul Julia performance was outstanding “ A display of passion,sweetness,conviction and professionalism “
i absolutely loved Mack the Knife. It's one of those films you have to watch and not take seriously. It's got atmosphere and a ton of talent. Raul made MacHeath devilish, devious, and dashing very delicious to watch. He, as always, chewed the scenery like it was no one's business in that movie. I wish I had kept the VHS from the rental store when I found it. But I wish they would release it on DVD. I loved that movie, the songs, everything. Another movie I enjoyed, was Trading Hearts as well. He was very good in that as a baseball player. There were so many, many roles he was good at and it's hard to believe he was so underrated in everything. He is really missed by all of us who watched him and were mesmerized by his performances.
El mejor video que he visto sobre este gran artista, el eterno Raul Julia, el insuperable Gomez, el invencible Bison, honestamente lo conoci en "The Addams Family" y es cautivante su actuacion, tanto que si es cierto que "Strret Figther" no fue buena en la trama y desarrollo de la pelicua como se esperaba que fuese, Bison deja su huella bien marcada dentro la pelicula, y despues de tantos años me emociono verlo en sus peliculas. and now that I know this video and beyond his life, in a very detailed way his filmography and each performance, it makes me want to see each and every one of his movies and series, even more than what you have said in the video is of But to say that simply Raul Julia will always be Raul Julia, I have no words, grateful for this video although in English but I still enjoyed it Te saludo desde Venezuela con un fuerte abrazo por este hermoso Homenaje para el
You are right about Raul Shakespeare role, that gave him all those abilities to use the body movements,intensity and facial expressions that he applied in his movies roles.
This is a great tribute to a very talented thespian, thank you. So handsome and virile, Raul Julia had such a commanding presence and yet was so talented he didn't obliterate the actors around him. He didn't chew up the scenery, he shared it. Truly an actor's actor, he is so missed.
Great summary. I still need to see all of these films. Was so happy I was able to see him in Man of La Mancha on Broadway and get his autograph by the stage door afterwards ( do people still do that ?) Unfortunately he passed away too young 😢
His roots are in the Caribbean, not South America! You find certain movies that define a time, actors that make that time while your time was growing with reflections that make a portrait of something that withstands all things. He did so much more than I even knew from what I loved him for in a more popular repertoire! A mirror image of ourselves in that place of our lives and the emotions they represent when a scene would occur. Sometimes it's really just more than getting a paycheck and making it look good.
Tell em! He's my uncle we were born in san juan puerto rico, then moved around a bit. To trujillo alto puerto rico to carolina and canovana puerto rico just 10-15 min away from san juan. He later moved the new york to pursuit a acting career.
If interested, try seeing Mussolini: The Untold Story. He starred as Galeazzo Ciano opposite George C. Scott as Mussolini and Gabriel Byrne as Vittorio Mussolini.
Hey! Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean, not in South America. Otherwise, this is a cool video, you're thorough. Thank you for the video and profile on a great actor
and he kept elements of his Puerto Rican accent, but a lot of what I've seen him in he's using Theatre Standard diction (he endorsed Edith Skinner's book "Speak with Distinction")
No one will ever touch Raul's interpretation of Gomez. Addams Family and Values are gems and ive seen them probably 100 times and will watch them another 100 plus times more
MACK THE KNIFE is one of my favorite movies. It is brilliant, a real tour de force. Imagine this cast -- Raul Julia, Richard Harris, Julie Walters -- serenaded by the street busker Roger Daltry. This is the best film adaptation of a magnificent play, with the finest actors available. Everything about this film absolutely SHINES, and why shouldn't it, with a script and cast this fine?
He was the best Gomez Adams ever, omg as Zorro he would of been amazing. RIP Mr.Julia ❤ I loved Moon over Parador! He was so good in it, him and Dryfess almost as good as him Christopher Lloyd as Festus. Oh both movies i adored.! The Mamushka!
I enjoy you mentioned at 2:08 that no one of South amerucsn decent kept there spanish accent, and that cool and all but he was not south american, unfortunately, puerto Rico is the oldest colony in the world belonging to USA, technicaly we are not north Americans either, We are CARRIBIAN, OR PUERTO RICAN. there is no in between, we yake great offence in beung confused for another race, we are the greatest of people, and scientifically, we have perfect DNA. Thanks, also puertorican accents harder to loose by the way.
Yeah he was born in canovanas puerto rico just a few minutes "down the road" to san juan. We moved to Trujillo alto where his house is still owned by the arroyo family. He's my uncle
Luis Gúman played Gomes in the Wednesday streaming show. Don’t know if it was an intentional homage to Julia in having another Puerto Rican play Gomes. That being said, oof. They are not in the same class.
I know you posted this video a year ago.. But I really do hope you'd see this comment and reply it.. I just wanna ask a quick question, where can I find videos of his performances on theater stage? I've been looking for it everywhere.. Maybe you have any suggestion like streaming site or streaming platform :) Thanks xx
Hi Shafira, I Highly recommend watching the PBS Documentary, "Raul Julia: The World's a Stage, American Masters" which you can watch on Prime Video, off of the PBS Streaming channel - it features a couple clips of him on stage with Taming of the Shrew, Man of La Mancha, and Nine. It's such a beautiful documentary. You can also find a couple bootleg clips of his performances on stage here on TH-cam as well. :) I hope this helps and Thank You So Much for Watching and sharing your love for him!
@@theclassicfilmloversguide1871 Thanks so much for replying me.. I've watched the PBS Documentary "Raul Julia: The World's A Stage".. That movie helps me to know him better.. And how true it is, whenever clips of his performances on stage show up, it goosebumps me.. And I've watched the full length version of Taming of The Shrew here on TH-cam.. But I couldn't find other full length performances.. So yeah, it makes me wonder where I could find such gems 🙂 But anyway, thanks once again, sooo much, for replying my comment.. It's good to know this video of yours Cheers xx
@@shafirazahwaanantha9506 My Pleasure - if you're ever in New York, the Library of Performing Arts have a couple of his recorded performances as well! :)
Thank you to both of you for this question. I was also wondering. Last year I found his performance in Taming of the Shrew here on TH-cam and I was mesmerized. I only ever knew him from the Addams Family movies, but I can't wait to watch his other movies. Thank you so much for posting this! ❤
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I am greatful and glad that people still value Raul Julia Julia.. Raul was my uncle he passed around the same time i was born
Oh My Goodness, I am So Honored you watched: Thank You So Much, Odie. Your Uncle is Very Much an Inspiration to me and his Legacy should absolutely live on.
@@theclassicfilmloversguide1871 thank you so much! Honestly a great video! Thank you for the kind words!
@@odie5304 Seńor Raul Julia will live forever in is movies!! And we will always watch them, it's one of the only way we have in life & death of being IMMORTALIZED!
@@tylergalvez5033 thank you!! Its true he's for ever immortalized in his amazing projects!
Odie, you might know Streetfighter was your Uncle's last film, I have heard if claimed as such a serious actor, he took that project because his kids loved the game, have you heard that story? As a kid I loved that movie, he brought a lot of joy to the world
The fact that he single-handedly carried a dumpster fire of a movie while literally dying of cancer tells you what caliber of actor he was. RIP RJ.
A shame we never got to see him play Zorro 😟
He would of been a great zorro with all the charisma he had and the flamboyant flow
Damn that would have been sweet.
He not even play eagle
He would have been a great Bond villain as well.
Hell yes!!
I saw him in person on stage and there are no words to describe how talented and full of charisma he was. Just looking at him raised my pulse, lol.....
Awsome artist
The sad news for me i never got to meet him.. he's my uncle. The only time i get to see him was on tv and movies... but from my family he was an actual adam gomez smart, funny, And elegant
Oh wow, my grandmother went to drama class with him back in Puerto Rico, a long time ago. 🥰
I cannot believe he has Presumed Innocent as an honorable mention. He made this whole movie. He and the movie were great!!
He had one of the most mesmerizing gazes of any actor -- along with eloquent elocution, a commanding presence, and a great range for a variety of roles. He is missed!
Great video but it hurt my heart! I’m so sad I never got to see him do theatre, I’ve seen TH-cam clips and he’s captivating. I remember his wife saying in a documentary that he was unsure whether to take the part of Gomez because if the film was a hit he was concerned that it’d be the only thing he was known for…but I’m so glad he did, those films are still two of my favourites and he is absolutely incredible in them. Oh also, you mentioned him offering to do one of the parts for free - he also did Kiss of the Spiderwoman (one of my other favourite movies, that I thought was going to be number 1!) for free, he and William Hurt only got their expenses paid…he really was an incredible man, still makes me sad to this day that he’s gone.
My favorite Raul Julia performance will always be Presumed Innocent.
Omg! How I loved this actor. Brilliant actor his body of work was awesome.
RIP Raul Julia. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Who’s here because they watched Netflix’s Wednesday then decided to watch the 1991 Addams Family but then was so intrigued by Raul Julia’s performance as Gomez Addams so decided to watch documentaries about him? 🤚
Beautifully done. A tribute of love to a man who affected us through his love. I am sorry he died so young. He was so gifted. Everything he ever did was excellent. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Some sort of computer glitch we don't know how to fix.
I saw him in Two Gentlemen of Verona and years later met him back stage at Arms and the Man. He used to fast one day a week. He was a beautiful person! Wonderful actor!
Words can not do justice to this guy's talent, it had to be seen and heard, he really represented us Puerto Ricans 🇵🇷.
He passed away to young. One the first celebrity deaths that genuinely made me feel sad.
He kept secret his sickness and decided to spend all the time that he had with his family,before he died.The people that really knows about acting say that Raul Julia was one of the best character actor in theater and movies.
The sickness runs in the family.. I'm his second nephew from my mothers side..
@@odie5304 lol really? i'm his cousin, so we might be related
@@symbiote6526 really? Yeah im Joshua Julia cuzin
I need to delve deeper into Raul Julia's film work.
For me, it all started, of course, with the ADDAMS FAMILY.
In my opinion, he was the best Gomez of all the movies.
He perfectly conveyed the nature and all the features of his character.
And somehow it turns out that the first part is my favorite.
Maybe because I've seen it more times than the sequel.
It is a pity that the third part could not be shot. With such a cast she would be brilliant - not like it was with the 1998 movie ... Profanation.
Same here. I started with adam family.. his blood runs through my veins. Hes my uncle. And im glad to see people liking his work! Thanks for the love for Raul julia julia
Raul's performance in Kiss me Petruchio (taming of the shrew) along side Meryl Streep was also nothing short of spectacular. He had such charisma and wonderful passion when he performed Shakespeare and even though I've watched it countless times his performance never fails to captivate me in the deepest way possible. Not to even mention what incredible chemistry Raul and Meryl had!! Shakespeare had always seemed so boring to me and I never really felt connected it until I saw his portrayal of Petruchio and later may of his other Shakespeare portrayals. He truly was just such a gift to this world and left behind such a tremendous legacy for future generations to enjoy too.
Sage, Could Not Agree More! Your comment is so beautifully put! If only he had more feature films out of Shakespeare's work. I would have Loved to have seen him in "Macbeth," or "Hamlet," but yes, so very thankful for his existence to share and create more art for years to come.
@@theclassicfilmloversguide1871 I believe he did do a performance of Macbeth which was in Spanish however I don't think it was ever recorded sadly
Haven't seen that one yet.. but getting ready to watch it. He was my uncle
just dipped into Panic in Needle Park (1971) with Al Pacino and came upone our man Mr. Julia in one of the opening scenes
When Raul did Shakespeare the critics wrote in the newspaper . “Raul Julia performance was outstanding “ A display of passion,sweetness,conviction and professionalism “
Miss him and I as miss him add Gomez adams I love the movie doo much which I was mortified
i absolutely loved Mack the Knife. It's one of those films you have to watch and not take seriously. It's got atmosphere and a ton of talent. Raul made MacHeath devilish, devious, and dashing very delicious to watch. He, as always, chewed the scenery like it was no one's business in that movie. I wish I had kept the VHS from the rental store when I found it. But I wish they would release it on DVD. I loved that movie, the songs, everything. Another movie I enjoyed, was Trading Hearts as well. He was very good in that as a baseball player. There were so many, many roles he was good at and it's hard to believe he was so underrated in everything. He is really missed by all of us who watched him and were mesmerized by his performances.
El mejor video que he visto sobre este gran artista, el eterno Raul Julia, el insuperable Gomez, el invencible Bison, honestamente lo conoci en "The Addams Family" y es cautivante su actuacion, tanto que si es cierto que "Strret Figther" no fue buena en la trama y desarrollo de la pelicua como se esperaba que fuese, Bison deja su huella bien marcada dentro la pelicula, y despues de tantos años me emociono verlo en sus peliculas.
and now that I know this video and beyond his life, in a very detailed way his filmography and each performance, it makes me want to see each and every one of his movies and series, even more than what you have said in the video is of But to say that simply Raul Julia will always be Raul Julia, I have no words, grateful for this video although in English but I still enjoyed it
Te saludo desde Venezuela con un fuerte abrazo por este hermoso Homenaje para el
I just love Raul as Petruccio!
This man gets waaaay to less attention for his legacy. Thanks for making a diffrence ❤
Raul Juliz was the best Gomez
Amen!
No doubt about that. He was simply terrific.
Loved him as Galeazzo Ciano in Mussolini: the Untold Story! Thankfully it is on DVD and here on TH-cam.
You are right about Raul Shakespeare role, that gave him all those abilities to use the body movements,intensity and facial expressions that he applied in his movies roles.
A fine example of puerto rico
Just glad I don’t have to fight you on including the Addams Family! Definitely have some just watches on my list.
This is a great tribute to a very talented thespian, thank you. So handsome and virile, Raul Julia had such a commanding presence and yet was so talented he didn't obliterate the actors around him. He didn't chew up the scenery, he shared it. Truly an actor's actor, he is so missed.
Great summary. I still need to see all of these films. Was so happy I was able to see him in Man of La Mancha on Broadway and get his autograph by the stage door afterwards ( do people still do that ?) Unfortunately he passed away too young 😢
Wish I had
Glad you loved his performance
Amazing review!!!!
No doubt.. best commentary i heard of raul julia julia!
I'll say I'm big fan of Raul Julia, I seen most of his movies and I really enjoyed watching Raul Julia. There was once I wanted to be Raul Julia.
Raul Julia Benecio del Toro Top 🇵🇷 actors.
Se te olvidoshorty castro
His roots are in the Caribbean, not South America! You find certain movies that define a time, actors that make that time while your time was growing with reflections that make a portrait of something that withstands all things. He did so much more than I even knew from what I loved him for in a more popular repertoire! A mirror image of ourselves in that place of our lives and the emotions they represent when a scene would occur. Sometimes it's really just more than getting a paycheck and making it look good.
Yep, Absolutely Right and So Poetically Put!
Tell em!
He's my uncle we were born in san juan puerto rico, then moved around a bit. To trujillo alto puerto rico to carolina and canovana puerto rico just 10-15 min away from san juan. He later moved the new york to pursuit a acting career.
He died too young. I can easily see him in many newer films after his death.
I didn't realize he played Gomez Addams (family) until recently.
If interested, try seeing Mussolini: The Untold Story. He starred as Galeazzo Ciano opposite George C. Scott as Mussolini and Gabriel Byrne as Vittorio Mussolini.
Hey! Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean, not in South America. Otherwise, this is a cool video, you're thorough. Thank you for the video and profile on a great actor
and he kept elements of his Puerto Rican accent, but a lot of what I've seen him in he's using Theatre Standard diction (he endorsed Edith Skinner's book "Speak with Distinction")
No one will ever touch Raul's interpretation of Gomez. Addams Family and Values are gems and ive seen them probably 100 times and will watch them another 100 plus times more
MACK THE KNIFE is one of my favorite movies. It is brilliant, a real tour de force. Imagine this cast -- Raul Julia, Richard Harris, Julie Walters -- serenaded by the street busker Roger Daltry. This is the best film adaptation of a magnificent play, with the finest actors available. Everything about this film absolutely SHINES, and why shouldn't it, with a script and cast this fine?
where he truly shine in the The Addams Familly is his onscreen presence when you have more presence than Christopher Loyd that saying something
Thank you! This was lovely!
He would have been an awesome Julius Caesar.
Oh he would have been BRILLIANT. How I wish I could have seen him in more Shakespeare Productions, like Macbeth as well...
Awesome commentary ... bless you!!!
He was the best Gomez Adams ever, omg as Zorro he would of been amazing. RIP Mr.Julia ❤
I loved Moon over Parador! He was so good in it, him and Dryfess almost as good as him Christopher Lloyd as Festus. Oh both movies i adored.! The Mamushka!
Nostalgia
I enjoy you mentioned at 2:08 that no one of South amerucsn decent kept there spanish accent, and that cool and all but he was not south american, unfortunately, puerto Rico is the oldest colony in the world belonging to USA, technicaly we are not north Americans either,
We are CARRIBIAN, OR PUERTO RICAN. there is no in between, we yake great offence in beung confused for another race, we are the greatest of people, and scientifically, we have perfect DNA. Thanks, also puertorican accents harder to loose by the way.
Let's not forget Franco, the Italian race driver, who defines life, love and driving with the classic line 'What's behind me is not important."
Best actor ever xx
He didn’t come from South America.He was born in Puerto Rico a Caribbean Island. He was antillano,caribeño like me.
Absolutely Right! I do not know how that was missed. The Second it was posted, I made the Macaulay Culkin face.
Yeah he was born in canovanas puerto rico just a few minutes "down the road" to san juan. We moved to Trujillo alto where his house is still owned by the arroyo family. He's my uncle
Sagat “Street Fighter? On this list?”
Bison “Of COURSE”
Great ending sentence 💟
He's Puerto Rican? Huh.. I thought he was French
Thank you Puerto Rico :)
You said "South American Decent," he was from Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. Territory, Not South America.
He is from Puerto Rico, he is North American, not South American
Street fighter was shit but he did a nice job pulling off m.bison but to raul it was just tuesday ;)
He played me, Gomez.
Luis Gúman played Gomes in the Wednesday streaming show. Don’t know if it was an intentional homage to Julia in having another Puerto Rican play Gomes. That being said, oof. They are not in the same class.
I know you posted this video a year ago.. But I really do hope you'd see this comment and reply it.. I just wanna ask a quick question, where can I find videos of his performances on theater stage? I've been looking for it everywhere.. Maybe you have any suggestion like streaming site or streaming platform :)
Thanks xx
Hi Shafira, I Highly recommend watching the PBS Documentary, "Raul Julia: The World's a Stage, American Masters" which you can watch on Prime Video, off of the PBS Streaming channel - it features a couple clips of him on stage with Taming of the Shrew, Man of La Mancha, and Nine. It's such a beautiful documentary.
You can also find a couple bootleg clips of his performances on stage here on TH-cam as well. :)
I hope this helps and Thank You So Much for Watching and sharing your love for him!
@@theclassicfilmloversguide1871 Thanks so much for replying me.. I've watched the PBS Documentary "Raul Julia: The World's A Stage".. That movie helps me to know him better.. And how true it is, whenever clips of his performances on stage show up, it goosebumps me..
And I've watched the full length version of Taming of The Shrew here on TH-cam.. But I couldn't find other full length performances.. So yeah, it makes me wonder where I could find such gems 🙂
But anyway, thanks once again, sooo much, for replying my comment.. It's good to know this video of yours
Cheers xx
@@shafirazahwaanantha9506 My Pleasure - if you're ever in New York, the Library of Performing Arts have a couple of his recorded performances as well! :)
Thank you to both of you for this question. I was also wondering. Last year I found his performance in Taming of the Shrew here on TH-cam and I was mesmerized. I only ever knew him from the Addams Family movies, but I can't wait to watch his other movies. Thank you so much for posting this! ❤
we are not south americans we are Spanish Caribbeans
Gumball rally
Puerto Rico is NOT in South America. 🤦♂️
All the great actors died on were left with all this garbage