” I have lived the most…wonderful life!” – Pat Hingle

Back in June,

I was asked to film a Gala and celebration kicking off the weekend of (WiFi), Wilmington in the Film Industry. Wilmington, NC is home to the biggest Soundstage east of Hollywood and the weekend event was created to celebrate and educate on the enormous talent of cast and crew Wilmington has to offer the Motion Picture Industry. Thousands of directors, producers, casting directors, actors and locals gathered to honor the life and service of Pat Hingle as well, a locally known friend of Wilmington, but an Internationally renown veteran actor. Everyone gathered to enjoy clips from his work.

“Hingle began his acting career in the 1950s, appearing in numerous television theater shows. His first movie role was an uncredited appearance in 1954′s “On the Waterfront,” which won eight Academy Awards; he played the by-the-book judge opposite Clint Eastwood’s vengeful marshal in 1968′s “Hang ‘Em High,” and appeared as Sally Field’s father in 1979′s “Norma Rae.”

In 1989, he appeared as Gotham City’s Commissioner Gordon in Tim Burton’s “Batman,” carrying on the role through three sequels. His last film role was in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” released in 2006.” (From an article on CNN.com)

This is a short clip from his keynote speech. It was moving and heartfelt. I hadn’t even looked at the footage I had captured until I heard of his death. but it was hard to not shed a tear for this man after hearing what he said that night. I think his legacy his HUGE, and its amazing how many people he has positevely affected. Enjoy this clip, and spread it along to others. What he says will touch us all.