Derrick O Connor of Lethal Weapon 2 dies at the age of 77 after a solid career as a veteran character actor

Derrick O 'Connor, a long-time actor whose camera career dates back to the 1960s, died

. Actor's representative, Jane Ayer, said that the Irish-born artist, originally from England, died at 77 years old in Santa Barbara, California last Friday.

His best-known role came in 1989 in the hit Lethal Weapon 2, while he was playing villain Pieter Vorstedt against big names such as Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci

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not forgotten: Derrick O Connor, a veteran character actor whose career in front of the camera He died at the age of 77, according to his representative

. Among his most notable credits include studio films like End of Days with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1999 and Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean in 2006: Dead Man's Chest

He also maintained a regular presence at the television both in the States – with roles on programs such as Alias, Monk and Murder She Wrote – and abroad with roles on Fox, The Sweeney and Knockback. O & # 39; Connor also put his talents on stage by participating in the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Scottish National Theater.

He was a favorite of filmmaker Terry Gilliam, having appeared in three of his films: 1985 Brazil, 1981 Time Bandits, and 1977 Jabberwocky.

. Main role: Derrick's best-known role dates back to 1989 hit Lethal Weapon 2, as he played the wrong character Pieter Vorstedt against big names such as Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci

O Connor was venerated by Gilliam for his non-verbal action abilities, according to Deadline, as his physical presence dominated in his scenes.

The only lines of his Brazilian character Dowser imitated those of Spoor (the late Bob Hoskins) and his role as Time Bandits as a flight leader who only grumbled.

The actor had resided in America for 28 years, and he lived with his wife Mimi in the Santa Ynez Valley, California, reported the outlet.

O & # 39; Connor, who survived his wife and son Max, will be honored in a private service planned in San Francisco.

: Patrick appeared alongside Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean 2006: Dead Man's Chest