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4. Rip Torn

You may remember Rip Torn as "Zed", the boss from Men In Black, or from his insane performance as "Patches O'Houlihan" in Dodgeball but he also showed up in Columbo's final season.

In Season 10's fourth episode "Death Hits The Jackpot", broke photographer Freddy wins the lottery but to ensure his soon-to-be-ex-wife gets none of the cash, he strikes a deal with his Uncle Leon who'll claim the money on his behalf. However, Leon decides to keep the winnings for himself, murder Freddy and make it look like a tragic accident.

Torn puts in a decent shift, playing the villain in a calm and collected manner, his temper rarely raised by Columbo's enquiries. His attempt at a Southern drawl is a little distracting but it's a solid appearance in a refreshingly straightforward episode.

 
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