Of course, Dad got the main role.
And he was brilliant.
At Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he performed title roles inKing LearandCoriolanus, as well as leading roles inThe TempestandOthello.
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Arndt began appearing on screen in the 70s, both on television and film.
Law, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, The PracticeandBoston Legal.
In 1992, he played the lieutenant who interrogated Sharon Stones character in one ofBasic Instincts iconic scenes.
In 2002, he also acted opposite Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames inUndisputed.
He was charming, handsome, present in the moment, spontaneous, and magnetic a true Renaissance man …
In lieu of flowers, he would request you go grab life by the balls and follow your passion.
