Mainer Patrick Hines (March 17, 1930 in Burkeville, Texas – August 12, 1985 in

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) was an American actor who was probably best known for his portrayal of Kapellmeister Giuseppe Bonno in the 1984 film ''

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''. He also appeared as

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in the film ''

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''. Other films include '' The Brink's Job'', ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Stage

On Broadway Hines was a character actor; he made his debut as Friar Pete in the 1957 production of ''

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'' in a cast which included

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and

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. In 1972, he appeared alongside the original cast of '' Pippin'' at the Kennedy Center tryout as the Abbot. The monastery sequence, and by extension his role, was cut early into previews and he left the show before it transferred to Broadway. He created the role of Orsini-Rosenberg in the original New York production of ''

'' and appeared with

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in the 1979 revival of Shaw's '' Caesar and Cleopatra'' in the role of Pothinus. Other shows include roles in ''

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'', with Jason Robards Jr., and '' The Devils''.

Death

In 1985, Hines died of a heart attack at the age of 55.

Filmography

References

External links

* 1930 births 1985 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male Shakespearean actors American male stage actors Male actors from Texas People from Newton County, Texas {{US-theat-actor-1930s-stub