Jess Osuna
1928–2011 (age 83)
Actor
Biography
Jess Osuna spent a lifetime crafting memorable character roles on Broadway, in regional theater, and in film, bringing a natural ease and unflappable humanity to productions from the original company of On the Town to cult favorite screen appearances.
Colleagues remembered him for his generosity to younger actors, his readiness to lend a laugh on the set, and the steady encouragement he offered to creative communities near Calvary Cemetery, where he returned often to celebrate the artistry he cherished.