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Beau Starr, the actor known for portraying Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4 and 5 and for portraying Henry Hill’s father in Goodfellas, has died at 81 in Vancouver, reportedly of natural causes. A former NFL/CFL player, Starr amassed TV and film credits across a decades-long career, with tributes circulating from colleagues including Christopher Serrone who remembered him as a life-filled person.
Beau Starr, the American actor known for portraying Sheriff Ben Meeker in Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 and for a supporting role in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, has died at 81 at his Vancouver home from natural causes, his brother Mike confirming to TMZ. Starr’s career spanned film roles in Fletch, Speed, Cinderella Man, Devil in a Blue Dress and Born on the Fourth of July, with additional TV credits including Due South and True Blue.
Beau Starr, the character actor known for Goodfellas and appearances in Halloween sequels, died at 81 in Vancouver of natural causes, his brother Mike Starr said. A Queens native born September 1, 1944, Starr also pursued professional football before transitioning to a prolific TV career and film roles including Halloween 4 and 5, Fletch, Speed, Cinderella Man and more.