The great character actor Lance Henriksen is 84 years old today!

Ever since he made his film debut in 1970, the legendary Henriksen has played a collection of villains, bikers, police officers, soldiers, and even the occasional android.  One of his earliest appearance was in 1975’s Dog Day Afternoon.  His role is small but he definitely makes an impression.  His faux friendly suggestions that Sal point his gun upwards is the line that sets off the film’s haunting ending.  For viewers today, of course, we know that Sal and Sonny are screwed as soon as Lance Henriksen shows up outside of the bank.

In today’s scene that I love, Lance Henriksen does what only a great character actor can do.  In less than a minute, he created a truly unforgettable character.