Award-winning American actor Eli Wallach has died. He was 98. In a career spanning 60 years his best known movie role was perhaps in ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly’ in which he played the “ugly” one, Tuco. <br /><br />Wallach appeared on the big screen well into his 90s in Roman Polanski’s ‘The Ghost Writer’ and Oliver Stone’s ‘Wall Street’ sequel as well as other films.<br /><br />During his time studying at the University of Texas, he picked up the horseback riding skills that would serve him well in later cowboy roles.<br /><br />After serving in the US Army during World War II, he took classes in method acting which many say became his trademark. <br /><br />Wallach said it was his portrayal of the villain Mr Freeze in the ’60s Batman television show that generated the most fan mail.
