Bow Starr was born in Queens, New York City, on September 1, 1944. He is widely known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in the “Halloween” franchise. Beau Starr also played Henry Hill’s father in the classic crime film “Goodfellas” directed by veteran Martin Scorsese.The beginning and breakthrough of Beau Starr’s careerBeau Starr began his acting journey in 1979. He appeared in multiple roles in the comedy series “Bizarre”, which aired on the Canadian television network CTV.
He remained a part of the show until its fifth and final season in 1986. Born on September 1, 1944, Bow Starr built a strong foundation in both television and film.Notable film roles of Beau StarrBeau Starr received a lot of appreciation for his role in the movie “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” and he reprized the role in the sequel to the movie “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.” He appeared in the film Hanky Panky alongside Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.
Bow Starr also appeared in Carl Reiner’s film “Summer School,” and his most famous work is “Goodfellas,” a sourcebook of crime dramas. He later appeared in the drama “Cinderella Man.”Beau Starr’s Television CareerBeau Starr has had an extensive television career. He has made guest appearances in many popular shows. These included “TJ Hooker”, “The A-Team”, “Knight Rider”, “Hill Street Blues”, “V: The Series”, “Hunter”, “Wings”, “The 4400”, “A Nero Wolfe Mystery”, and “NYPD Blue”. He also gained popularity for his recurring role as Lieutenant Harding Welsh on the series Due South. In 1980 he also appeared in the play The Set-Up at the American Actors Theater.Apart from acting, Starr had a sports background. He spent some time on the New York Jets’ practice squad. He also played two seasons in the Canadian Football League, as reported by Deadline.
