While he might be best known as Hank The Security Guard from The Office to most viewers these days, Hugh Dane was a familiar face in film and television for nearly thirty years. As Deadline adds, he got a late start with his Hollywood career but made the most of it with several memorable roles.
RIP Hugh Dane, aka Hank the security guard. He was one of the greats. So kind, funny, talented. We will all miss him. Donations can be made in his name to: https://t.co/z1SAqamWMM pic.twitter.com/ysevEZKOjy
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) June 4, 2018
Sadly, Dane passed away on Monday at the age of 75 and leaves behind a career full of memorable moments including those from The Office, a few from some early 90s television staples, and one of the more iconic Fresh Prince moments from the show’s run. According to Deadline, Rainn Wilson confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing some kind words and a link for fans to make donations in his memory:
He was one of the greats. So kind, funny, talented. We will all miss him.
Dane appeared in 22 episodes of the NBC series, his longest tenure since the 1991 series Roc starring Charles Dutton, and peppered several other television roles over the years including his debut on Hunter, appearances on Martin, Boy Meets World, Friends, The West Wing, and many others. But before The Office, Dane was probably best known as Fred Lomax Jr. in the pool hustling episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. His turn as the mouthy pool hall bum delivered plenty of memorable lines and almost managed to hold scenes with both Will Smith and James Avery’s Uncle Phil.
It’s just one of those faces you’d see all across film and television, making the most of the opportunities. Rest in peace.
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(Via Deadline)
