I was discussing Jay and Silent Bob with my brother and sudenly remembered Sphinx from Gone in 60 seconds. You know, the big guy that works at a morgue. Any one remember what he says?
The Sphinx: If his unpleasant wounding has in some way enlightened the rest of you as to the grim finish beneath the glossy veneer of criminal life, then his injuries carry with it an inherent nobility, and a supreme glory. We should all be so fortunate. You say poor Toby? I say poor us.
imdb is the shiznit :).
The Actor is Vinne Jones, former football (Soccer) player in the English FA League. Who earned a reputation as a “hard man” and has since transferred it to the screen.
He plays similar roles in two Guy Ritchie films (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch) He also stars in the a very bad remake of The Longest Yard entitled Mean Machine (where Soccer replaces American Football) as well as the bit part in Gone in Sixty Seconds.
Anyhow, I think he’s a great niche actor and hope he’s cast in Guy Ritchie’s next East London Mobster Caper Flick, whichever that may be.