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Joss Ackland
1928 - 2023
Joss Ackland
1928 - 2023
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BORN
1928
DIED
2023
Joss Ackland Obituary
Joss Ackland was a British character actor known for his performances in such films as "The Mighty Ducks," "Lethal Weapon 2," and "White Mischief."
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Nakagawa
December 9, 2023
JA: He will be missed as The Prussian in episode: S02E01 "Austria, March 1917" of 1992 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles!
Kate Bell
November 30, 2023
That endearing and fine visage, stage thespian's voice and finessed technique made Ackland part of the furniture, in the end, for the worldwide audience across a century. He will be remembered and watched a long time. Vale Joss.
D. Wright
November 29, 2023
My Family and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Joss Ackland. He was a true gentleman with a dry sense of humor on stage and screen. You had to admire watching him play different characters which was a delight. His acting career expanded over many decades, and there's no doubt that he will be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally.
May you find comfort in knowing that God is aware of your pain and may he give you the strength needed to continue on this journey of life. And may you always keep treasured memories of him in your heart.
Respectfully,
Sarah from Bath
November 29, 2023
Thirty years ago Joss and Rosemary would sometimes visit Bath´s Guildhall Market where my daughter had a Saturday job.
He told her how impressed he was that she recognised him from Miss Marple and White Mischief aged 15!
Condolences to all the family- what a life to celebrate!
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RB
November 27, 2023
Condolences to the Ackland family, May you draw strength and comfort from God to help you in your time of loss, sorry for your loss.
Carmen Moffett
November 21, 2023
My condolences, may the God of comfort grant you peace during this difficult time.
RR
November 21, 2023
Prayers for the Ackland family, may God be with you all to help you in your time of loss, so very sorry for your loss.
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