TVMusic Network remembers comedian and actor Louie Anderson who passed away this week at the age of 68. Anderson had a long career as an actor and stand-up comedian, including his role in the comedy classic “Coming to America.” In the planning stages of the movie, Paramount told Eddiie Murphy that he needed a white person in the money so Murphy called his friend Louie Anderson for a role in the movie. Anderson played an employee at McDowell’s, the McDonalds-like restaurant in the movie.
He won an Emmy in 2016 for his portrayal of Christine in the FX show “Baskets,” a role inspired by his mother. FX released a statement which is listed below:
“We are so deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Louie Anderson. For four wonderful seasons, Louie graced us and fans of Baskets with a bravura performance as Christine Baskets, for which he deservedly was recognized by his peers with the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. It was a risky role for him and he embraced it with a fearlessness and joy that demonstrated his brilliance as an artist. He truly cared about his craft and was a true professional in every sense. Our hearts go out to his loved ones and his Baskets family – Zach Galifianakis, Jonathan Krisel and Martha Kelly and all the cast and crew. He will be missed by us all but never forgotten and always bring a smile to our faces.”
