Wild Bunch star L.Q. Jones dies at 94

With 165 film and television credits to his name over 50 years, Jones became known for his work in Westerns. He regularly worked with award-winning filmmaker Sam Peckinpah as a supporting actor in such films as 'The Wild Bunch', 'Major Dundee' and 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'. He would also go on to appear in iconic western shows such as "Gunsmoke", "The Virginian", "Wagon Train", "Rawhide", and "Have Gun - Will Travel".

In addition to Peckinpah, Jones has worked with many of the biggest names in entertainment. He has worked with great filmmakers such as Don Siegel, Martin Campbell, Roland Emmerich and Martin Scorsese. Some of his co-stars included Charles Bronson, William Holden, Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro and Antonio Banderas. Jones even worked with Elvis Presley for three films: "Love Me Tender", "Flaming Star", and "Stay Away Joe".

However, Jones' career was not limited to his on-screen work. He was also an accomplished screenwriter, director and producer. His biggest project on the other side of the camera was an adaptation of sci-fi legend Harlan Ellison's short story "A Boy and His Dog." The post-apocalyptic dark comedy about a boy and his telepathic dog starring Don Johnson of "Miami Vice" has become a cult classic that has inspired a number of works, including the "Fallout" video game series and movies. "Mad Max" by George Miller.

Although his last film was in 2006, L.Q. Jones mentioned in the Diabolique Magazine interview that he would have gladly continued working as an actor until his last days if he had found the right projects. . But he still lives on in his extensive work and his three children Randy, Steve and Mindy. We at /Film extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.