Theron David Read[1] (September 25, 1964 – July 20, 2009), was an American film actor.

Theron David Read
Born(1964-09-25)September 25, 1964
Burbank, California, United States
DiedJuly 20, 2009(2009-07-20) (aged 44)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Burial placeElysian Burial Gardens, Millcreek, Utah, United States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1984–1995

Career

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He was most remembered for his role as Mark Bojeekus in the 1987 comedy Three O'Clock High. He also had parts in the films Plan 10 from Outer Space, Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde, Neon City, Promised Land, and High School Spirits. He also appeared in the 1989 slasher sequel Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, although his scenes were ultimately cut from the final film; for years, the footage was considered lost, but it was eventually re-discovered by Scream Factory in 2021, and was included as a bonus feature on the company's 4K UHD Blu-Ray release of the film that same year, making the long-lost footage viewable for the first time ever.

Death

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Read was found dead on a TRAX light-rail train in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 20, 2009.[1] His death was discovered by authorities when he failed to deboard the train at its last stop.[2] He died of congestive heart failure. His remains were interred in Elysian Burial Gardens in Millcreek, Utah on July 27, 2009.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 Ferdinand the Bull Bullfighter TV movie
1986 High School Spirits Malone Feature film
1987 Promised Land Harting Feature film
1987 Three O'Clock High Mark Bojeekus Feature film
1988 Werewolf Freddie Season 1, Episode 29: "Amazing Grace"
1989 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers Dr. Death Feature film; Scenes cut, released in 2021
1989 The Making of 'Halloween 5' Himself Behind-the-scenes documentary
1991 Dream Machine Man in Bathroom Feature film
1991 Neon City Charred Man Feature film
1993 Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde Rocker #1 Feature film
1995 Plan 10 from Outer Space Jason Feature film
2007 The Usual Stuff Writer; short film

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Obituary: Theron Read". Salt Lake Tribune. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 22 March 2016 – via legacy.com.
  2. ^ "Police identify man found dead on TRAX (light rail)". ksl.com. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
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