David Warner, ‘The Omen’ Murder Victim & ‘TRON’ Villain, Dies At 80

David Warner, an English character actor known for films such as The Omen and TRON, has died in London. He was 80 and reportedly passed away from a “cancer-related illness,” according to his family. Warner was a versatile performer who was equally capable of portraying both sympathetic, likable characters to root for and some memorable villainous roles as well.

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Warner was also well-known in theater and performed in many iconic Shakespeare roles, including starring in King Lear, Hamlet and playing Falstaff in Henry IV. From his 1962 film debut onward, Warner never rested on his laurels or left the profession behind, seeking new parts to play and leaving behind a staggering body of work. Even if you didn’t know Warner’s name, you’ve likely been delighted or unsettled by one of the characters he has brought to life.

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David Hattersley Warner was born on July 29, 1941, in Manchester, England. He was born out of wedlock and spent most of his childhood living with his father and stepmother. He moved to London to attend drama school and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1961.

Warner’s theatrical debut came the next year when he took on the minor role of Snout in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, starting his years-long relationship with Shakespeare parts. Warner began to build recognition with his villainous turn in Tom Jones and his cocky leading-man character in Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment.

He also had a healthy television career in both live-action and animated programs. Warner has appeared in minor roles in series like Star Trek, Doctor Who and Twin Peaks, and won an Emmy Award for his supporting role in the historical miniseries Masada.

As a voice actor, Warner appeared in shows such as Batman: The Animated Series where he played the villain Ra’s al Ghul, and Freakazoid where he was the title hero’s nemesis: The Lobe. Warner has also lent his voice to some foundational PC roleplaying games like the original Fallout, and the iconic Bioware RPG Baldur’s Gate II.

According to a statement, Warner is survived by “his beloved partner Lisa Bowerman, his much-loved son Luke and daughter-in-law Sarah, his good friend Jane Spencer Prior, his first wife Harriet Evans and his many gold dust friends.”