Ernie Lively (born Ernest Wilson Brown Jr.; January 29, 1947 – June 3, 2021) was an American actor and acting coach, and the father of actors

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, Jason Lively,

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Life and career

Lively was born Ernest Wilson Brown Jr. in

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, the son of Beatrice Gray (Walton, 1927-1994) and Ernest W. Brown Sr (1919-2007). Lively may be best known for his roles in '' Passenger 57'', '' The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'' and ''

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''. In the latter two films, he played the father of a character played by his own real life daughter, Blake. Lively's credits as a character actor date back to the 1970s, beginning with TV roles on shows including ''

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'' and ''

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''. He appeared in movies including ''

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'', '' Air America'', '' Passenger 57'' and ''

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'' and on popular TV shows like ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2005, he played the father of his daughter Blake’s character in '' The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'', and he returned for its 2008

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. Lively was also a director, directing Blake in her film debut, “Sandman.” A father of five, he influenced all of his children as they pursued acting careers. Lively was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

Personal life

In 1979, Lively married talent manager Elaine Lively (' McAlpin). They were the parents of Blake and

, both actors. He adopted Elaine's children from her previous marriage: Lori, Robyn and Jason Lively. He resided in

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with his wife. In 2003, Lively suffered a heart attack. In November 2013, Lively was treated with stem-cell therapy as part of a new experimental retrograde gene procedure. Lively died on June 3, 2021, in Los Angeles of cardiac complications.

Filmography

* ''

'' (1975, TV Series) as Railroad Conductor * '' McCloud'' (1977, TV Series) as Bartender * ''The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance'' (1978, TV Movie) as Danny * ''

'' (1979-1984, TV Series) as Longstreet B. Davenport / Clyde, The Guard / Dobro Doolan * '' It's My Turn'' (1980) as Man at Restaurant * ''Drop-Out Father'' (1982, TV Movie) as Conductor * ''

Scarecrow and Mrs. King ''Scarecrow and Mrs. King'' is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to September 10, 1987, on CBS. The show starred Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner, as divorced housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative ...

'' (1985, TV Series) as Travis Wayne * '' Secret Admirer'' (1985) as Guard * '' Badge of the Assassin'' (1985, TV Movie) as U.S. Marshal * '' Misfits of Science'' (1985, TV Series) as Army Officer * ''

The Children of Times Square ''The Children of Times Square'' is a 1986 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Curtis Hanson.Fuzzbucket ''Fuzzbucket'' is a 1986 American made-for-television adventure film written and directed by Mick Garris starring Chris Hebert as a young Michael Gerber and Phil Fondacaro as his invisible friend, Fuzzbucket. The film also stars Joe Regalbuto ...

'' (1986, TV Series) as Teacher #1 * ''

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'' (1986) * ''Warm Hearts, Cold Feet'' (1987, TV Movie) as Ernie * ''Convicted: A Mother's Story'' (1987, TV Movie) * ''

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'' (1987) as Chief Kelsey (Papa Bear) * '' Hollywood-Monster'' (1987) as Production Manager * ''

Into the Homeland ''Into the Homeland'' is a 1987 made for TV crime drama that aired on HBO on December 26, 1987, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and starring Powers Boothe, C. Thomas Howell, Paul LeMat, Emily Longstreth and Cindy Pickett. The screenplay was writ ...

'' (1987, TV Movie) as Tom Burnside * '' The Tracker'' (1988, TV Movie) as Bob * '' Scandal in a Small Town'' (1988, TV Movie) as Jeremy Travis * '' The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick'' (1988, TV Movie) as Jeff * ''Buckeye and Blue'' (1988) as Jess Thatcher * ''

'' (1989) as Motel Clerk * ''

An Innocent Man ''An Innocent Man'' is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on August 8, 1983. The concept album is a tribute to the American popular music of Joel's adolescent years with Joel paying homage to a number of di ...

'' (1989) as Donatelli's Dealer * '' Shocker'' (1989) as Warden * ''

Hard to Kill ''Hard to Kill'' is a 1990 American action thriller film directed by Bruce Malmuth, starring Steven Seagal, Kelly LeBrock, William Sadler and Frederick Coffin. Seagal's second film after '' Above the Law'', it features him as Mason Storm, a de ...

'' (1990) as LAPD Captain * ''Follow Your Heart'' (1990, TV Movie) as Mitch * '' Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase'' (1990, TV Movie) as Paul * ''The Knife and Gun Club'' (1990, TV Movie) as Ralph * '' Air America'' (1990) as Truck Driver * '' The Less-Than-Perfect Daughter'' (1991, TV Series) as Col. Deke Grimwald * ''

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'' (1991, TV pilot) as Jacob Presley * ''For the Very First Time'' (1991, TV Movie) as Mr. O'Neil * '' Showdown in Little Tokyo'' (1991) as Detective Nelson * ''

The Man in the Moon ''The Man in the Moon'' is a 1991 American coming of age drama film. It was the final film directed by Robert Mulligan, from a screenplay written by Jenny Wingfield. It stars Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Em ...

'' (1991) as Will Sanders * ''

Past Midnight ''Past Midnight'' is a 1991 Neo-noir thriller film (with slasher connections) starring Rutger Hauer and Natasha Richardson, as well as co-stars Tom Wright, Clancy Brown and Paul Giamatti (making his first credited screen appearance). Plot Pa ...

'' (1992) as Detective Allan Tobias * ''Breaking the Silence'' (1992, TV Movie) * '' Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot'' (1992) as Man at Airport * '' Sleepwalkers'' (1992) as Animal Control Officer * '' Passenger 57'' (1992) as Chief Leonard Biggs * ''Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story'' (1992, TV Movie) as Maj. Dan Henry * ''

'' (1993) as Briggs * ''

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'' (1995) as Sergeant * ''

'' (1995, TV Series) as Sheriff John Teller * ''

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'' (1996, TV Series) as Mr. Morrison * ''

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'' (1996, TV Series) as Sheriff * '' Mulholland Falls'' (1996) as Construction Foreman * '' Fire Down Below'' (1997) as Todd * ''

Senseless ''Senseless'' is a 1998 American buddy comedy science fiction film directed by Penelope Spheeris and written by Greg Erb and Craig Mazin. The film stars Marlon Wayans, David Spade, and Matthew Lillard as college students. Plot Darryl Wither ...

'' (1998) as Coach Brandau * ''The Legend of Cryin' Ryan'' (1998) as Leonard Greene * '' Goodbye Lover'' (1998) as Sheriff * ''Wanted'' (1998) as Sheriff * '' Balloon Farm'' (1999, TV Movie) as Tom Williams * ''

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'' (1999) as 30's Cop * ''My Little Assassin'' (1999, TV Movie) as Charlie Baron * ''

'' (2000, TV Series) as Ted * ''

'' (2000-2005, TV Series) as Mr. Loch / Georgia Congressman * ''

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'' (2001) as Sergeant * ''

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'' (2002, TV Series) as Sheriff Roper * ''

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'' (2004, TV Series) as Mike * '' The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'' (2005) as Franz Vreeland * ''

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'' is an American sitcom created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan. The series aired on Disney Channel from March 18, 2005, to September 1, 2008. The series was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and was a ...

'' (2005, TV Series) as Irving Fitzpatrick (voice) * '' The Darwin Awards'' (2006) as RV Salesman * ''

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'' (2006, TV Series) as Ranger Neher * ''

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'' (2006) as Pig * ''The Art of Travel'' (2008) as Mr. Layne * ''

'' (2008) as Franz Vreeland * '' The Perfect Game'' (2009) as Coach Sam Hicks * '' Saving Grace'' (2009-2010, TV Series) as Mr. Dewey * '' Memphis Beat'' (2010, TV Series) as Doc Boswell * ''

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'' (2010, TV Series) * ''

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'' (2011, TV Series) as Liam's Dad * ''Shadow'' (2013, Short) * ''

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'' (2015) as Wright Adams * ''Razor'' (2017) as Ernie * '' Looking Glass'' (2018) as Tommy * ''Phobic'' (2020) as Jack Sanders

References

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