10 Disney Pixar Actors Who Are No Longer With Us
8. James Coburn - Monsters Inc
Who He Was
Another legend of the screen, Coburn built a career on tough guy roles in Westerns and action films throughout the 60s and 70s, before gaining mega stardom with James Bond parody Our Man Flint. In an echo of Bill Murray's character in Lost In Translation, Coburn was hugely popular in Japan for his masculinity and advertised cigarette brands out there.
Though he was crippled by arthritis for 20 years, he continued working until his death, cameoing in the likes of The Nutty Professor and Sister Act 2, and winning a late-career Best Supporting Oscar for Affliction in 1997.
Role: Henry J Waternoose III
The low-key villain of the piece, Waternoose appears charming and benevolent at first, but it is revealed that his desperation to power the Monsters' city has led him to nefarious deeds. Coburn's voice was perfectly suited to both sides of the character, warm at once and menacing when required.
Died: November 18th, 2002