Everyone had their favorite Tom Wilkinson film, ranging from Michael Clayton to The Full Monty and countless others.
But as fans, friends, family and the entertainment industry woke up to the news that the actor has passed away, they struggled to come up with superlatives for his skillful portrayals through more than 130 film and television roles.
George Clooney issued a statement on his friend, with whom he starred in Michael Clayton. “Tom made every project better. Made every actor better. He was the epitome of elegance and he will be dearly missed by all of us.”
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Lynette Rice contributed to this report.
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