RIP John Beasley

 

Actor John Beasley, known as Coach Warren in 'Rudy,' dies at 79

My San Antonio

Hearst Television

May 30, 2023

 

Actor John Beasley, who played Coach Warren in the classic sports film "Rudy," has died. He was 79.

His son Mike posted on Facebook that he had lost his best friend.

"They say you shouldn't ever meet your heroes because they don't turn out to be who you thought they were. That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything," Mike wrote on Facebook.

Sister station KETV spoke with Beasley earlier this year as he talked about being a mentor at Night Fox Entertainment. He was passionate about helping new generations of talent.

Beasley waited until he was in his 40s to become an actor himself.

Before that, he worked for the Union Pacific railroad.

Beasley has around 60 television and film credits. Aside from "Rudy," he had roles in "The General's Daughter," "Walking Tall," and "The Purge: Anarchy."

He also founded the John Beasley Theater and Workshop in Omaha, Nebraska.

No cause of death has been announced.

BEASLEY, John

Born: 6/26/1943, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.

Died: 5/30/2023, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.

 

John Beasley’s western – actor:

The Journeyman – 2001 (Cleofas)