I know I'm in the minority on this one, but I'm not that big a fan of the introverted Harrow. I understand why people like him(badass, honorable, and loyal to his friends), but they never really gave us much on his character's history, even when he went home to his sister. I would've liked more backstory to him, especially his time during the war, like show us how he got his face injury in a flashback. We got plenty of history with the other characters, hell the final season was half a flashback, so why not him? Not to mention the way he died was pretty lackluster and this is coming from a guy who loved how Omar died in The Wire.
Van Alden's character is amazingly written and I can't think of anyone who could play him besides Michael Shannon. He's such an odd character but one that comes off as still human in a really demented, vaguely psychopathic way. This scene sums him up as a character perfectly: he doesn't believe in anything anymore.
@@skipringelli2423 maybe being too human (minus the delusional parts) makes you seem "vaguely psychopathic" to people. I can see the most normal people you can imagine being terrified of seeing one of their own stripped down to sanity. I'm sure there's a fear or hatred there that most people don't even acknowledge. All their contentment could suddenly be gone forever if they faced a little too much reality instead of the little dance we all do.
I will watch anything with Shannon in it. Dude is simply one of the best around. He's menacing and legit would scare me if he was like this in real life and he's obviously not. I've seen him in interviews and one was What's in my Bag? It's where musicians and actors go record shopping at Amomeba records and he actually seems like a stoner / hippish type dude. His acting on Boardwalk was superb.
@@MaxxCoyote yeah, they didnt make him very likeable on the show either, however real Deanie was very popular with his crew and all Northsiders. Even to the extent that war continued years after he was dead. Capone after Torio advice tried to smooth things over for business sake, but O'Bannions crew wouldnt back off, so st. Valentines day had to happen.
@mr. Wldasoldmysoul4pussyasateen He must have known. The conversation starts and Van Alden assumes O'Bannion is referencing that, because he starts off by saying, "I was coming to work when I was approached by three men...", and O'Bannion cuts him off immediately because he already knows the story. I assume they just hadn't bothered or weren't able to move the bodies yet.
".........I used to believe in god, but now I don't believe in anything at all" Awesome line. So glad they gave it to Nelson because the delivery was perfect in this scene.
He does end up becoming Christian again by the final season since he makes his son say his prayers every night and even launches into a religious tirade when he was about to strangle the life out of Al Capone. God I loved this series (and I just visited AC last weekend)
Those are not the words you want to hear when you're threatening a man with death. Best case scenario, it means your threat didn't work. Worst case scenario, it means he intends on doing something very bad to you.
O'Banion (Arron Shiver) does a great, subtle job of trying to maintain that bravado while realizing he might have just stepped into some deeper sh*t than he realized. Great acting and writing all around. ❤
Both actors are brilliant in this scene; the shift in tone when Van Alden leans in and becomes the aggressor and O'Banion backs up and drops his gun is absolutely brillian. Plus Michael Shannon's delivery of the line, "I used to believe in god; now I don't believe in anything at all..." is one of the most sinisterly chilling bits of dialogue every set to video.
Also to add, in this scene, O'Banion is clearly spooked by Van Alden's revelations. Van Alden is not the push-over O'Banion thought he was. Though he didn't have much time to ponder that...
Sunburn2007 Van Alden isn't a jeckyll and Hyde, He doesn't have a dual persona, What you've seen is a transformation of who he is at his core. He is a different man now.
Billy Crystals i agree, van alden he is one way by himself, motherfucker slaps himself with chords because he sins in his mind, acts proper in public, and plays apossum. thats why capones brother was sweating his nuts in the show. "hey you still got that piece, ok hang on to it." lol love this show no homo
@@ThatDamnAndersonMan Are you d u m b? He IS a Jekyll and Hyde. The dude shows it throughout the series and it’s even confirmed. No he isn’t a different man, he’s a duel sided personality
@@Yanpac cool fanfiction, but completely untrue lol. The "partner" he kills is his LITERAL partner, Eric Sebso, a corrupt prohibition agent. Did you even watch this show lol? Btw, schizophrenia doesn't give you multiple personalities...
it would be better if he said 'his partner' believed in god, than the whole multiple personality disorder theory could be live. and to be fair; constructing an alter ego isn't as rare as MPD
I didn't think he was unlikable, I think he was chewing up the scenery as a hard-ass lawman until he realized just how much corruption there was in prohibition.
O'Banion realized that this guy isn't playing with a full deck and therefore doesn't scare. Like talking suddenly realizing you are talking to Charles Manson.
I always wondered what it would be like if the villains where actually able to survive a season and grow as characters, and thanks to this show. now i know.
***** Yes the same can be said about Nucky and it should be. I assume they're not going to end Nucky's tale in the way Enoch Johnson's ends. Which is why they changed the names of both characters. As for the other historical figures - while they take some actions that have no historical basis they are pretty much where they're supposed to be in the given time period. Nucky and Mickey are not.
Gootothesecond Sorry, this is late, I just think he played in the wrong franchise. D.C, is very heavy in to symbolism and allegory, and this generation doesn't really catch it. They like claws and shiny iron suits. With no real back story.
Adrian Brent I've always been more of a Marvel man but the Cinematic Universe wears thing with me though I did like Days of Future Past despite how much it didn't make sense how they fought the future Sentinels. The Paramount group annoys me because they all come across as douchebags.
Van Aldens metamorphosis is one of the most entertaining in TV history. A few more scenes in seasons 3-5 and he could have easily over-shadowed the whole show. Funny thing is that I hated the character when he was a closet masochistic, holy-rollin Fed. But that 2nd wife of his was my favorite character on the show besides Richard Harrow.
memeexclusive I would have loved to see the period of time between seasons 4 and 5, seeing Van Alden and Eli working together for Capone as the new boss in Chicago. Michael Shannon is perfect for dark comedy
Mostly because he was a broken man that almost managed to put himself back together. Also he killed a lot of people that the viewer was set up to want killed.
Van Alden is more gangster than any of them lol..the more he talked to O'banion the taller he loomed over him! Scary dude! Two guys you don't mess with..Harrow and Van Alden.
He was fuckin ferocious. Nelson Van Alden had more balls than most of the characters in Boardwalk Empire. Guy kills five fuckin people and he's like "Ooo politeness is it's own reward"
The main thing I love about Van Alden's character is how good he is under pressure. He's always so reserved, obsequious and complacent....Except for when it REALLY matters. Then his inner hulk, the inner BADASS alpha male comes out that he never really even realized was within him the whole time. Fascinating character.
A breath of relief when banion goes out was so realistic. He showed his dark side to intimidate just to survive then the moment of relief.... Wow they've portrayed the situation perfectly
no one will see this probably but its really cool how the show paid attention to O'Banion having a slight difference in the length of his legs hence the limp as he walks away.
The one thing bullies like O'Banion, Capone and Luciano can't stand for is the truth!! Once you stand up and mirror to them who they really are (insecure characters) their insecurities come rushing out then they back off.
It's always refreshing when the guy with the gun is talked to like zero fucks given and the slow realization of the true nature unfolds. Man, that was pure and raw.
When someone starts admitting their dark secrets to you that’s a good sign to piss off because that means they’re not worried about you telling anybody and that should worry you
I've always wondered what O'Banion would have done if he hadn't been whacked moments later... I get the vibe he would have kept Van Alden around for being honest (but you never know)
I know this is a common refrain, especially among Boardwalk fans, but Michael Shannon is an amazing actor, and can bring color and nuance to roles others might've left more one-dimensional and obvious
Honestly, this guy is my hero... Whenever I get messed with like that, I try so hard to bite my tongue and carry on but my temper ALWAYS got the best of me. AND it costed me dearly because when he does it, its amongst criminals who's survival is on that instinct... while most mine just have to tell authorities another story while I just want to be left alone to clean, to shuttle, to answer questions for tourists and once more, be left alone to grind out my remaining years enjoying a quiet life.
Michael Shannon a sleeper actor who can display sheer unemotional expression whilst explaining how to unbreath someone lmfao. Awesome actor. Truly underrated.
Idk why but Dean Obanion was always one of my favorite characters, especially the scene where he pranked the guy with the shotgun, "Five Filthy-pinos he says, I'm gonna piss myself" if one of the funniest lines of the whole show
I love that he felt the need to add that he wasn’t legally married to his wife as if it had been burdening him for years lol
Nelson: Holy Shit. We had non-marital sex!
Always knew what to say when a pistol was in his face.
+Jayne Cobb And he had a lot of pistols in his face
David K of course he does. He was Eminem’s step dad once upon a time ago.
Iceman reference?
"In" being the operative word
Always find it funny how the guy basically thrived on the prospect of death?
What a warrior.
Van Alden & Harrow, hands down the two best damn characters to happen to the show.
PureSplinterRising Gyp Rosetti
Van Alden and Harrow leave Rosetti in the dust.
Arnold Rothstein
And rhothstein
I know I'm in the minority on this one, but I'm not that big a fan of the introverted Harrow. I understand why people like him(badass, honorable, and loyal to his friends), but they never really gave us much on his character's history, even when he went home to his sister. I would've liked more backstory to him, especially his time during the war, like show us how he got his face injury in a flashback. We got plenty of history with the other characters, hell the final season was half a flashback, so why not him? Not to mention the way he died was pretty lackluster and this is coming from a guy who loved how Omar died in The Wire.
Van Alden's character is amazingly written and I can't think of anyone who could play him besides Michael Shannon. He's such an odd character but one that comes off as still human in a really demented, vaguely psychopathic way. This scene sums him up as a character perfectly: he doesn't believe in anything anymore.
I always thought Van Alden was so painfully human. Same as Jimmy and Harrow
@@skipringelli2423 maybe being too human (minus the delusional parts) makes you seem "vaguely psychopathic" to people. I can see the most normal people you can imagine being terrified of seeing one of their own stripped down to sanity. I'm sure there's a fear or hatred there that most people don't even acknowledge. All their contentment could suddenly be gone forever if they faced a little too much reality instead of the little dance we all do.
I will watch anything with Shannon in it. Dude is simply one of the best around. He's menacing and legit would scare me if he was like this in real life and he's obviously not. I've seen him in interviews and one was What's in my Bag? It's where musicians and actors go record shopping at Amomeba records and he actually seems like a stoner / hippish type dude. His acting on Boardwalk was superb.
I feel so sorry for him sometimes, such a weird guy.
Michael Shannon is one of the best actors around these days. He’s a legit professional and he’s totally convincing in every role he plays.
Why would you pick a fight with a guy that just bodied three men in your backyard?
I don't think he knew about that because when Nelson walks out after O'Bannion gets wasted, the stiffs are still there.
I believe the show clearly...well, show's that O'bannon isn't exactly the brightest bulb in the bunch.
@@MaxxCoyote yeah, they didnt make him very likeable on the show either, however real Deanie was very popular with his crew and all Northsiders. Even to the extent that war continued years after he was dead. Capone after Torio advice tried to smooth things over for business sake, but O'Bannions crew wouldnt back off, so st. Valentines day had to happen.
Cos it's there line of work it's what you do it's not out of the ordinary in there career path
@mr. Wldasoldmysoul4pussyasateen He must have known. The conversation starts and Van Alden assumes O'Bannion is referencing that, because he starts off by saying, "I was coming to work when I was approached by three men...", and O'Bannion cuts him off immediately because he already knows the story. I assume they just hadn't bothered or weren't able to move the bodies yet.
".........I used to believe in god, but now I don't believe in anything at all" Awesome line. So glad they gave it to Nelson because the delivery was perfect in this scene.
How would you like to be staring into that face as he said that line?
The way his voice deepens and gets more fierce when he delivers the last part of that line
He does end up becoming Christian again by the final season since he makes his son say his prayers every night and even launches into a religious tirade when he was about to strangle the life out of Al Capone. God I loved this series (and I just visited AC last weekend)
I was watching the scene and the way he acted, spoke, and delivered that line scared me. O.O
Those are not the words you want to hear when you're threatening a man with death. Best case scenario, it means your threat didn't work. Worst case scenario, it means he intends on doing something very bad to you.
"Sweep up the trimmings... And mop up the trail of shit I'm about to leave behind!"
O'Banion (Arron Shiver) does a great, subtle job of trying to maintain that bravado while realizing he might have just stepped into some deeper sh*t than he realized. Great acting and writing all around. ❤
Both actors are brilliant in this scene; the shift in tone when Van Alden leans in and becomes the aggressor and O'Banion backs up and drops his gun is absolutely brillian. Plus Michael Shannon's delivery of the line, "I used to believe in god; now I don't believe in anything at all..." is one of the most sinisterly chilling bits of dialogue every set to video.
When George Mueller gets in trouble Nelson Van Alden bails him out
Well George is Nelsons cover.
@@AnnaLVajda I apologize for being 2 years late, but you missed the point of the comment.
@@AnnaLVajda my you're a bright one
Nothing worse than your boss tellin you to do the task you were about to do before they interrupted you
This is a great episode that sees Van Alden being used as a character really well. Very Jekyll and Hyde.
Also to add, in this scene, O'Banion is clearly spooked by Van Alden's revelations. Van Alden is not the push-over O'Banion thought he was. Though he didn't have much time to ponder that...
Sunburn2007 Van Alden isn't a jeckyll and Hyde, He doesn't have a dual persona, What you've seen is a transformation of who he is at his core. He is a different man now.
Billy Crystals i agree, van alden he is one way by himself, motherfucker slaps himself with chords because he sins in his mind, acts proper in public, and plays apossum. thats why capones brother was sweating his nuts in the show. "hey you still got that piece, ok hang on to it." lol love this show no homo
@@ThatDamnAndersonMan well said
@@ThatDamnAndersonMan Are you d u m b? He IS a Jekyll and Hyde. The dude shows it throughout the series and it’s even confirmed. No he isn’t a different man, he’s a duel sided personality
Pretty sure the hit on Deanie saved his life. That was a look of "we're going to put a pin in this for now, but this conversation isn't over."
I doubt Muller is scared of O’Bannon
When you can consistently make people back down when they have a gun to your head: that is the definition of badass.
Bit unrealistic.
Reads false
@@Bubbles99718 oh yeah?
@@Bubbles99718 Improper criticism doesn't advise.
id call it a hollywood script
@@mr.christopher79 You're so perceptive and meta. I bet you're popular at parties and with women.
Van Alden was probably thinking, "Better not tell him about the guy in the dentist office, that shit was a little too crazy."
Hahaha
already scared him enough
That smirk after he says he was a prohibition agent is killer.
O'Banion was probably the only mob boss who wouldn't kill him for being a former FBI agent.
I think he only said that cuz he knew o bannon was gonna die.
@@Yanpac cool fanfiction, but completely untrue lol. The "partner" he kills is his LITERAL partner, Eric Sebso, a corrupt prohibition agent. Did you even watch this show lol? Btw, schizophrenia doesn't give you multiple personalities...
@@Yanpac Man what are you smoking
@@Yanpac dumbass
it would be better if he said 'his partner' believed in god,
than the whole multiple personality disorder theory could be live.
and to be fair; constructing an alter ego isn't as rare as MPD
I love how Van Alden is so unassuming but he shines when most other men, including hardened gangsters, lose their nerve.
Agreed it makes for a fantastic character trait
It’s insane how unlikable he was through the first 2 seasons and how likeable he became in the last two seasons he was alive! Great character work!
I didn't think he was unlikable, I think he was chewing up the scenery as a hard-ass lawman until he realized just how much corruption there was in prohibition.
You would know all about character work, being the self-appointed expert you are.
" I used to believe in god, but now I don't believe in anything at all" Now that is some chilling scary shit!
O'Banion realized that this guy isn't playing with a full deck and therefore doesn't scare. Like talking suddenly realizing you are talking to Charles Manson.
The guy who doesn't want trouble is the guy who can give you more trouble than you can deal with...best to leave them alone.
I always wondered what it would be like if the villains where actually able to survive a season and grow as characters, and thanks to this show. now i know.
they kill jimmy and keep that polish guy with the fruity laugh...son of a fuck!
Henry pit lol doyle...
true but they could have killed jimmy in the final season instead. just saying.
***** No actually he is not a historical figure. He is extremely loosely based on one.
***** Yes the same can be said about Nucky and it should be. I assume they're not going to end Nucky's tale in the way Enoch Johnson's ends. Which is why they changed the names of both characters. As for the other historical figures - while they take some actions that have no historical basis they are pretty much where they're supposed to be in the given time period. Nucky and Mickey are not.
I literally expected him to say,'Now Say My Name'. I would've cheered. Van Alden is essentially the Walter White of this series, after all.
I never thought of Van Alden that way but now that you've mentioned it, I do some similarities between them.
that would make no sense and be completely stupid
"Say my name."
"You're Van Alden."
"You're goddamn right."
CAUSE HIS NAME IS NINNNNOOOOOOOO LOL
That's not a bad comparison of trope.
Van Alden was a boss in this episode, in general.
It won't matter because he will find him. He will find him...HE WILL FIND HIM!
Gootothesecond beat me 2 it.
Adrian Brent I don't know how he hasn't taken off since that role. In my opinion, he smoked Loki from Marvel.
Gootothesecond Sorry, this is late, I just think he played in the wrong franchise. D.C, is very heavy in to symbolism and allegory, and this generation doesn't really catch it. They like claws and shiny iron suits. With no real back story.
Adrian Brent I've always been more of a Marvel man but the Cinematic Universe wears thing with me though I did like Days of Future Past despite how much it didn't make sense how they fought the future Sentinels. The Paramount group annoys me because they all come across as douchebags.
Van Alden is a man who doesn't really understand what's happened to him.
Underrated post
Van Alden & Harrow were the best characters. Even though they were supporting roles, they really made the show in my opinion.
Van Aldens metamorphosis is one of the most entertaining in TV history. A few more scenes in seasons 3-5 and he could have easily over-shadowed the whole show. Funny thing is that I hated the character when he was a closet masochistic, holy-rollin Fed. But that 2nd wife of his was my favorite character on the show besides Richard Harrow.
My sentiments exactly. Richard and Sigrid rocked.
memeexclusive I would have loved to see the period of time between seasons 4 and 5, seeing Van Alden and Eli working together for Capone as the new boss in Chicago. Michael Shannon is perfect for dark comedy
Mostly because he was a broken man that almost managed to put himself back together.
Also he killed a lot of people that the viewer was set up to want killed.
MacClay8 still doesn't compare to badass and intelligent characters like arnold rothstein and nucky, and crazy ones like lucky luciano and al capone.
@@jacktheripoff1888 no
Van Alden is more gangster than any of them lol..the more he talked to O'banion the taller he loomed over him! Scary dude! Two guys you don't mess with..Harrow and Van Alden.
“Sweep up the trimmings…”
“That’s what I was doing before you came in, and decided to have a .38 caliber pistol chat with me…”
That was Van Alden’s “I’m OLD Testament” moment.
I've only watched the shorts, but every scene with him is so interesting.
He's such a great actor
Van Alden is one of the best character development stories in a series of all time.
He was fuckin ferocious.
Nelson Van Alden had more balls than most of the characters in Boardwalk Empire. Guy kills five fuckin people and he's like "Ooo politeness is it's own reward"
That threatening smile after "I was a prohibition agent" is amazing
The main thing I love about Van Alden's character is how good he is under pressure. He's always so reserved, obsequious and complacent....Except for when it REALLY matters. Then his inner hulk, the inner BADASS alpha male comes out that he never really even realized was within him the whole time. Fascinating character.
Unironically using the term alpha male is kinda cringe dude
@@Puckosar nah u gey
@@globalchaos1984 lmao!
@@Puckosar it's not unrionic at all. read a dictionary. fucking idiot
Another Tate fanboy
When I first saw this scene all I said in the back of my mind was "That was pure "Guts" talking..."
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That delivery of not believing in anything anymore was epic. 🌝
I love how O. Banion lowers his gun just to listen.
He looks so relieved, to be perfectly honest with someone, even if it was another gangster.
1:10 Michael Shannon plays such a fantastic Jekyll & Hyde psycho.....
A breath of relief when banion goes out was so realistic. He showed his dark side to intimidate just to survive then the moment of relief.... Wow they've portrayed the situation perfectly
Well said,showing it is enough,and you better be prepared to use it too
O'Banion, his name is O'Banion.
You wouldn't know how to portray a situation, and the ins and out's you are pretending to understanding...
Michael Shannon seems like a fairly quiet & humble guy in interviews but the man can project menace as effectively as any sorority open letter.
no one will see this probably but its really cool how the show paid attention to O'Banion having a slight difference in the length of his legs hence the limp as he walks away.
Michael Shannon is such an amazing actor.
O Banion , " yeah , now it all begins to make sense , carry on " .
After this show he became one of my most favorite actors. So fucking talented.
Right after the belief in God comment, the anger really shows. Love it. Great acting.
I've never seen this show, but after watching all of 3 clips with this guy I can confidently say he is the best character.
The one thing bullies like O'Banion, Capone and Luciano can't stand for is the truth!! Once you stand up and mirror to them who they really are (insecure characters) their insecurities come rushing out then they back off.
Love how Deany looks at Van Alden like the animal when he’s a full on crime boss himself lol
It's always refreshing when the guy with the gun is talked to like zero fucks given and the slow realization of the true nature unfolds. Man, that was pure and raw.
The writing and his acting are superb. He made it clear he cares about almost nothing.
I love when George decides to let Nelson drive
I love the smirk he gives after "I was a prohibition agent"
And then Dean went to go have a nice chat with a customer who bought some flowers and he had a good night.
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Michael Shannon is a great actor, probably one of the All time greatest
That moment at 1:28 when O'Banion realizes he's dealing with a serious badass that he lowers the gun
1:19
Your what? :0
O'Banion's face gets me every time
Van Alden scared the shit out of O'Banion in this scene.
Shat his pants
Obanions actor was the most unbelievable cast in the show, after Nucky of course.
One of my favorite scenes in the entire series
When you think ur the scariest guy in the room until you threaten the quite guy
Every character and most scenes were expertly written!
"I don't go through life with fear!!!"
"Husband!!!"
"Coming dear..."
I always look back at this show and think it's crazy that Michael Shannon was a regular on a TV show.
And AFTER he started doing loads of movies!
The beauty of this scene is that you can clearly see Dino turtle heading a tiny bit of poo out of fear as he walks away.
He rocked that role!
You can just see how excited Muller was at the begining whilst sweeping up the trimmings... moved like the speed of a corpse .. lol.
Michael Shannon is too menacing to portray a meek character. He always looks ready to jump anyone.
This part probably got him the Iceman role playing serial killer Richard Kuklinski.
When someone starts admitting their dark secrets to you that’s a good sign to piss off because that means they’re not worried about you telling anybody and that should worry you
Never back Van Alden into a corner. You may not like what you get.🎬
I just can’t get over the sigh at the end. 😂hysterical
I like how the color fades from O’Bannion’s face
such a great actor.
My favorite character in this show.
Damn the acting on this show was phenomenal.
I've always wondered what O'Banion would have done if he hadn't been whacked moments later...
I get the vibe he would have kept Van Alden around for being honest (but you never know)
You keep a man like that around because as scary as he may be, you'd rather have him behind you than have him in your way.
@@jeremydaly8293 Only in the movies.
Real life, these guys are morons, zero education and basically insane
My favorite Michael Shannon scene. Thanks.
I love how when O'Banion hears of how Van Alden killed his partner, he's like o.O um.... yeah never mind back to work.
Favorite character on tv!
Don't mess with the iceman.
"Sweep up the trimmins" *trying to walk away without it being obvious that he's pissed his pants*
Him and Furio are the best henchmen of HBO
Stupida facking game!
Van Alden and Rosetti are my favorite characters in this show.
Rosetti was so unpredictable.
Rosetti Is definitely my favorite
He was my favorite character on that show.
Best character in the whole show.
The look on the guy's eyes when he said he drowned him with his bare hands
"I used to believe in God, but now I don't believe in anything at all..."
This Van Alden actor is really good!
OBanion was really stupid to stand in his store and wait on customers with no real protection
I know this is a common refrain, especially among Boardwalk fans, but Michael Shannon is an amazing actor, and can bring color and nuance to roles others might've left more one-dimensional and obvious
No one gets his life threatened more than Van Alden.
Honestly, this guy is my hero... Whenever I get messed with like that, I try so hard to bite my tongue and carry on but my temper ALWAYS got the best of me. AND it costed me dearly because when he does it, its amongst criminals who's survival is on that instinct... while most mine just have to tell authorities another story while I just want to be left alone to clean, to shuttle, to answer questions for tourists and once more, be left alone to grind out my remaining years enjoying a quiet life.
"...I don't believe in anything at all." Flawless Victory.
Van Alden is my personal hero!
Michael Shannon a sleeper actor who can display sheer unemotional expression whilst explaining how to unbreath someone lmfao. Awesome actor. Truly underrated.
I was hoping he'd slap the shit out of him.
Idk why but Dean Obanion was always one of my favorite characters, especially the scene where he pranked the guy with the shotgun, "Five Filthy-pinos he says, I'm gonna piss myself" if one of the funniest lines of the whole show
Banion was very impressed, probably would’ve given him a promotion had he not gotten hit.
O'Banion.