Veteran actor Nicholas Pryor died of cancer on Monday, October 7, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 89. Although his career spanned over six decades, he was perhaps best known for his role on the series. Beverly Hills, 90210He starred in 26 episodes from 1994 to 1997.
Pryor has appeared in dozens of TV series and movies over the years, as well as the teen drama in which he starred as the father of Kathleen Robertson's character, Clare Arnold. He played the father of both Tom Cruises Risky Business and Robert Downey Jr. Less Than Zero. Pryor also appeared in more than 300 episodes of the series. General Hospital spin off, Charles PortHe played the character Victor Collins from 1997 to 2002. His last role was in the 2021 horror sequel. Halloween Kills.
Per DiversityPryor's manager, Susan Tolar Walters, remembered him with these words: “He was one of the nicest people I ever met and he will be missed.”
Pryor's Charles Port Leading lady, Emmy-nominated actor Jon Lindstrom, also paid tribute to his colleague in a social media post on Tuesday.
“It is my solemn duty to announce the passing of the great Nicholas Pryor. Nick was an actor's actor and an extraordinary friend. He passed away on October 7, 2024, surrounded by a loving family,” Lindstrom wrote. “Nick may be best known for his role as Tom Cruise's father. Risky Businessor the same as Robert Downey Jr. Less Than Zero. He shared the screen with names such as Jack Nicholson, Kurt Russell and Ewan McGregor.
“He starred on Broadway and did amazing work in Film and TV for over 60 years. But to me, he was my friend. One of the best I ever had,” he continued. “He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant and even a father figure—yes, playing my own father. General Hospital And Charles Port. And he was one of the funniest people you could ever hope to spend time with over a nice bottle of wine and a great meal.”
Lindstrom concluded his words by adding that he will miss his friend very much, as well as his family. Pryor is survived by his wife, Christine Belford, with whom he worked. 90210 They married in 1993 and have a daughter, Stacey, and two grandchildren.