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One of the most emotional segments of the annual SAG Awards ceremony is the “In Memoriam.” Netflix will live stream the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday with host Kristen Bell.

Among the Oscar winners and nominees who will have their lives celebrated are Teri Garr, Louis Gossett, Jr., James Earl Jones, David Lynch, Joan Plowright, Gena Rowlands, Maggie Smith, and honorary recipient Donald Sutherland. Some of the past Primetime Emmy winners and nominees include John Amos, Dabney Coleman, Shelley Duvall, Linda Lavin, Martin Mull, Bob Newhart, and Alan Rachins,

Seesag Life Achievement award: Full gallery of recipients since 1995

There are more than 100 actors and actresses who died since the last SAG Awards ceremony:

Marla Adams

Anouk Aimée

Jean Allison

John Amos

Erich Anderson

John Aprea

Niels Arestrup

Erica Ash

John Ashton

Susan Backlinie

Barbara Baldavin

Bobby Banas

Terrence Beasor

Joan Benedict

Meg Bennett

Robyn Bernard

Mark Blankfield

Tom Bower...

Among the many genres in film, gangster movies often produce terrific stories and electrifying drama on screen that has stayed with fans. Within the variety of gangster films that present narratives of crime, violence, wealth and interpersonal relationships, each movie captures viewers’ attention based on how well-constructed the production came to be. As essential to cinema as any other genre, the gangster movie also resonates with audiences due to the analyzation of darker subject matter and how effective the characters are when displayed in a vulnerable or cinematic light.

Given the sheer number of acclaimed gangster films throughout history, many of these riveting narratives have often come from the literary landscape. Depending on the story at hand, whether showcasing criminals from different historical eras, recounting true stories or a sweeping fictional tale, many gangster films work off of adapting rich source material that gives the building blocks in making a well-executed gangster movie.

Ángel Salazar, who played Chi Chi in “Scarface,” died Aug. 11, his representative Roger Paul confirmed to Variety. He was 68.

Salazar played Tony Montana’s (Al Pacino) henchman in the 1983 cult classic, where he joins the drug lord in trying to reach the pinnacle of Miami’s cocaine scene. Chi Chi saves Tony in the famous chainsaw scene, where he’s almost killed by rival gang leader Hector (Al Israel).

Toward the end of the film, Chi Chi tries to fend off foe Alejandro Sosa’s (Paul Shenar) hit men to protect Tony, using a submachine gun to hold them back. Once he runs out of ammo, he bangs on Tony’s office door, begging to be let in before he’s killed by the attackers. He’s the last of Tony’s crew to be killed, leaving the kingpin all alone.

Salazar started his career in New York City, where...

Ángel Salazar—the Cuban stand-up comedian best known for his role in Brian De Palma’s Scarface—has died. His representative, Roger Paul, confirmed the death to The New York Times, revealing that the actor “had an enlarged heart and was found unresponsive” at a friend’s apartment in Brooklyn,...

Ángel Salazar has sadly passed away.

The Scarface and Carlito’s Way actor and comedian died at the age of 68, his rep confirmed to People.

Ángel died on Sunday (August 11), and a cause of death has not been declared.

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The actor, who had an enlarged heart, went to take a shower at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, where he was found in the bathroom, according to the rep.

He made his big-screen debut in Boulevard Nights and Walk Proud, before starring as Chi-Chi, a henchman of Tony Montana, in 1983′s classic Scarface.

He also starred in Punchline and 1993′s Carlito’s Way, apart from being an accomplished comedian in his own right.

He appeared in the 2006 documentary The Latin Legends of Comedy, as well as on Last Comic Standing and in various other comedy specials and series, including In Living Color and On Our Own.

Ángel Salazar, the actor best known as Al Pacino’s trusted sidekick “Chi Chi” in the 1983 film Scarface, has died. Salazar passed away in his sleep at a friend’s home in Brooklyn, NY Sunday, his rep and longtime friend Ann Wingsong confirmed to TMZ. He was 68.

A cause of death was not revealed, but Wingsong told the publication Salazar suffered from heart issues.

Salazar collected more than 50 acting credits over the course of his 45-year career, but it was his role as Chi Chi, Tony Montana’s (Pacino) devoted henchman in the Brian de Palma-directed Scarface for which he is best remembered. One of the more memorable scenes is the “chainsaw” scene where he saved Tony’s life. He starred alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, F. Murray Abraham, Robert Loggia and Mark Margolis in the film, written by Oliver Stone.

He went on to co-star with Tom Hanks...

Actor and comedian Ángel Salazar, who played Chi Chi in the hit 1983 gangster film Scarface, has died. He was 68. A representative for Salazar, Ann Wingsong, told TMZ that the actor “passed away in his sleep” on Sunday, August 11, at his friend’s home in Brooklyn, New York. A friend went to check on Salazar on Sunday morning and found his body in his bed. An official cause of death has not been revealed. However, Wingsong noted that Salazar suffered from several heart issues. Born on March 2, 1956, Salazar began his on-screen career with small roles in films such as Boulevard Nights, Walk Proud, Where the Buffalo Roam and A Stranger is Watching. His first major role came in 1983 when he landed the part of Chi Chi, the sidekick to Al Pacino‘s Tony Montana in the landmark gangster movie Scarface. From there, the Cuban-American actor would go on to appear in...

“Who captures life? Who takes what’s left? Who stay? On that next, already know my ‘gillicutti, like I told you. Don’t touch me. Whats up with it? I stay ‘noided. Stimulation overload account for it – desensitized by the mass amounts of shit. I’ve seen it; I’ve been it. Can’t delete it; feels like jail (‘noided). Full moon in da klink, shinin’ don’t sleep; surveillance post my bail. I’ve seen footage. I stay ‘noided. I’ve seen footage.”

– Death Grips, “I’ve Seen Footage”

The question of “who authored this movie?” has rarely, if ever, come up in our essays about Brian De Palma, and any response to it is less an answer than communicating received wisdom — intelligently and passionately, but as received wisdom all the same. Let’s state this upfront: Redacted is a Brian De Palma movie in more than onscreen credit.

Angel Salazar is coming up empty-handed in the child support department again ... and a judge just sicced the law on him with an arrest warrant. Arizona cops are on the lookout for the actor, who played Chi Chi in "Scarface," for shorting his baby mama $1,100 back in January. He hasn't dropped a dime for the $5k a month obligation since July.  Angel better not show his face in the Apache State anytime soon, 'cause it'll...

Angel Salazar, who played Chi Chi in "Scarface," was picked up by Arizona cops right after his stand-up comedy gig ... for failing to pay child support.  We're told the cops were waiting for Angel in his green room when he wrapped up at the Laugh Factory in Scottsdale.  According to legal docs, Angel had only paid $31 of an outstanding $5,000 child support tab. His baby mama filed the complaint  years ago for the missing dough. Angel...

Angel Salazar, who played Tony Montana’s cocaine-retrieving friend Chi Chi in ‘Scarface,’ was arrested for DUI in Brooklyn last week, TMZ is reporting. According to court documents, the actor was driving a 1999 Volvo Sedan when he was seen swerving between lanes just after midnight on Thursday. When police approached the Volvo, Salazar appeared drunk and smelled like alcohol. He eventually took a breathalyzer test, and his blood alcohol level was .121. Salazar was arrested and was booked on three counts of DUI. Salazar told TMZ that he had been drinking earlier in the night, but he didn’t believe he was too intoxicated to drive. He thought he may have [ Read More ]...

Say hello to a DUI.

TMZ.com is reporting that actor Angel Salazar—the guy who played Tony Montana’s (Al Pacino) cocaine-retrieving associate Chi Chi in “Scarface” (1983)—was arrested for DUI in Brooklyn last week.

According to court records, Salazar was behind the wheel of a 1999

Volvo Sedan, which was seen swerving on the road just after midnight on Thursday. The officers who pulled the actor over said Salazar appeared to be drunk, so they conducted a breathalyzer test which showed his blood alcohol level was a .121 (well above the .08 limit).

Salazar was arrested and taken to a nearby jail where he was booked on three counts of DUI.

In an interview with TMZ, the Cuban actor—who is internationally known for saying “Sheck It Out” (check it out)—admitted he had been drinking earlier that night, but said he didn’t think he was too intoxicated to drive.

Scarface star Angel Salazar has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

The actor, who played Chi Chi in the hit 1983 film, was detained by police in Brooklyn, New York City in the early hours of Thursday morning after they saw his car swerving on the road and pulled the vehicle over.

Salazar is said to have failed a breath test, which allegedly showed high levels of alcohol in his system, and was booked on three counts of driving under the influence (DUI), according to TMZ.com.

The website reports he has been released on bail and is awaiting a court date.

"Scarface" actor Angel Salazar -- the guy who played Tony Montana's cocaine-retrieving amigo Chi Chi -- was arrested for DUI in Brooklyn last week ... TMZ has learned. According to court records ... Chi Chi was behind the wheel of a 1999 Volvo Sedan which was seen swerving all over the road just after midnight on Thursday. When cops approached the Volvo, officers say Chi Chi appeared hammered and reeked of booze. Chi Chi eventually took a breathalyzer...

Growing up in the '80s, Scarface was always one of those films I watched when I was younger because of the violence and Al Pacino's over-the-top, yet mesmerizing, portrayal of the title character and my enjoyment of it continues to this day. I notice a bit more than I did then, but the point of emphasis remains.

Of course, those were the days of VHS and I remember back in 2003 when Universal finally reissued Scarface on DVD for its 20th anniversary as eBay had been swarmed with bootlegged copies for years selling anywhere from $50-100. I know because I almost bought a copy on several occasions.

Eight years later and not only do fans of this '80s gangster classic no longer have to spend upwards of $100 on a cheap DVD bootleg, but you can spend $35 on a pristine high-definition Blu-ray edition that also includes the DVD edition of...

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“Scarface” will be released on Blu-ray on Sept. 6, 2011. The Golden Globe-nominated film also stars Steven Bauer, F. Murray Abraham, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam Colon, Paul Shenar, Harris Yulin, Ángel Salazar, Arnaldo Santana, Pepe Serna, Michael P. Moran, Al Israel and Dennis Holahan from director Brian De Palma and writer Oliver Stone.

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