Notice that jubal the bounty hunter, who deals with everyone on the crew. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly 2002. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Firefly is an american space western drama television series which ran from 20022003, created by writer and director joss whedon, under his mutant enemy productions label. Ronald earle glass july 10, 1945 november 25, 2016 was an american actor. Leaves on the wind, a serenity tiein comic book story written by zack whedon. As one of the most moral and memorable characters on the show, book really. High quality firefly serenity inspired laptop skins by independent artists and designers from around the world. Created by joss whedon, the series starred nathan fillion as malcolm reynolds, the captain of a firefly class spaceship named serenity. Dec 30, 2017 though the release of serenity gave some conclusion to the original series, more background stories have been expanded upon in novels, videos, games and comic books. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. Whedon served as an executive producer, along with tim minear. Nov 27, 2016 ron glass, the actor most recently known for playing shepherd derrial book in firefly has died, aged 71. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father.
On her home planet, she would often assist her father in repairing things. The actor was 71 and the family has not released more details of his death, but fireflyserenity fans can follow this link to the hollywood reporter for more information. Beloved fireflyserenity actor ron glass who played shepherd book has passed away at the age of 71. To the crew of serenity, derrial book s past was a mystery. Firefly and its cinematic sequel serenity, has passed away at the age of 71. Firefly internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Slashdot reader tiqui tells us that emmynominated actor ron glass has died. Ron harris in the television sitcom barney miller 19751982, and as the spiritual shepherd derrial book in the sciencefiction series firefly 2002 and its sequel film serenity. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Rip to this amazing actor and the hair 58 comments.
In his role as captain malcolm reynolds, nathan fillion led the. In a year where weve already lost so many beloved cinematic and music icons, ron glass, known for his portrayal of shepherd book on joss whedons beloved show firefly. Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. Glass, a veteran actor well known for his role as detective ron harris in the. Tim minear was selected by whedon to be the show runner, who serves as the head writer and production leader. The cast of the tv show firefly, and film serenity, have made it clear that, this time, its their turn to say grace.
Nov 28, 2016 in memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. With the film serenity came resolution to many of fireflys best mysteries. While he and book did not share the same faith, they were both men of faith. Discover new heists, new adventures and the secret histories of fanfavorite character shepherd book, as well as the covert operatives known.
Float out dark horse comics free comic book day serenity. Shepherd derrial book firefly and serenity ronald earle glass july 10, 1945 november 25, 2016 was an american actor. Meanwhile, wash actor alan tudyk, who will star in the upcoming rogue one, wrote about what a wonderful costar glass was. It takes its name from the ship that the crew travel in, serenity. High quality shepherd book inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. A starstudded group of creators including joss whedon, zack whedon, chris samnee daredevil, fabio moon daytripper, georges jeanty buffy the vampire slayer. Ron glass, fireflys shepherd book, has died slashdot. One thing i enjoyed about the book was the fact that it starts at the end of shepherd books life and goes ba one of the big storyline mysteries that never got answered due to the show. Ron glass character shepherd book doesnt begin firefly as a member of the crew of the ship serenity.
Its a western in space set in the year 2517 only 505 years from now. Firefly the series ran for 14 episodes and was cancelled by some total idiot from fox. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of serenity, a firefly. See more ideas about shepherd book, firefly serenity and serenity. Better days, a serenity tiein comic book story also written by joss whedon and brett matthews. Uncommon art for your macbook air, macbook pro, macbook pro retina, and pc laptops. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out to the border worlds. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew. Ron harris in the television sitcom barney miller 19751982, and as the spiritual shepherd derrial book in the sciencefiction series firefly 2002 and its sequel. Nov 26, 2016 ron glass, a prolific tv actor known for playing ron harris in the sitcom barney miller and shepherd derrial book in firefly, has died. Firefly tv series 20022003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. The actor was 71 and the family has not released more details of his death, but firefly serenity fans can follow this link to the hollywood reporter for more information. These 1 mm thick skinsstickers give personality to your device while also providing minor scratch resistance. The cast of the tv show firefly, and film serenity, have made it clear that, this time, it. Nov 26, 2016 the wisdom his character offered in firefly and serenity is not unlike the wisdom he offered those he knew in real life. In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. Created by joss whedon, the series starred nathan fillion as malcolm reynolds, the captain of a fireflyclass spaceship named serenity. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Rewatching serenity and it is infinitely more depressing now that shepherd book has died in both movie and real life. Ron glass the firefly and serenity database fandom.
I think of shepherd s tale as his official version, the story he tells when he needs to reveal something. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of fireflys basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. Meet fireflys browncoats, the scifi superfans who refused. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and. She is kind, trustworthy, sees the best in people, and is known as the heart of serenity. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. To many of us geeks, he was shepherd derrial book on joss whedons cult favorite space western, firefly, and the movie that followed, serenity, a softspoken older man with a mysterious past and. The one scene you should remember ron glass by sums up his. Nov 26, 2016 ron glass, veteran film and television actor best known for his emmynominated role as detective ron harris on the classic abc sitcom barney miller and for playing shepherd book on the cult. This timeline is intended as a guide to the events depicted in the television series firefly and its feature film continuation, serenity, as well as the internal history described in that series and film. See more ideas about firefly serenity, serenity and firefly serenity quotes.
Meanwhile, wash actor alan tudyk, who will star in the upcoming rogue one. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of firefly s basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. Firefly creator joss whedon posted on twitter that glass got there with grace, humor and enormous heart. She is an exceptional engineer and has a natural intuition for machines, despite her lack of formal training. Although his character, shepherd book, was spoiler alert killed off in the serenity movie, many browncoats believe a firefly revival couldnt go ahead without him. Float out, a serenity tiein comic book story written by patton oswalt. If he was a pretender to the cloth he played the role remarkably well. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. Firefly serenity tv episode 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Serenity is a firefly class craft and looks like a firefly too with its firey see through tail section during.
Kaylee had apparently always had an affinity with machines. Veteran television actor ron glass has said that until firefly, he had not experienced or sought a sciencefiction or western role, but he fell in love with the pilot script and the character of shepherd book. Serenity is the series pilot for the american science fiction television series firefly created by joss whedon. May 16, 20 shepherd book, the mysterious minister ron glass played first in the 2002 space fantasy television series firefly and later, in the 2005 feature film serenity, turned out to be one of the most rewarding roles of his career, but glass says he came to science fiction reluctantly. Kaywinnet lee frye the firefly and serenity database fandom. Apr 26, 2019 ron glass character shepherd book doesnt begin firefly as a member of the crew of the ship serenity. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. I always took the implication from his performance, and things like this in many episodes, that book used to be a very bad man, on the level of the operative from serenity. Glass was lauded as one of the greatest actors his fellow castmates. Firefly serenity books meet your next favorite book. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Serenity was not aired until the end of the series run on december 20, 2002. Throughout the series, reynolds and his crew travel through a distant solar system, making a rough living on frontier planets as smugglers while fighting various adversaries. Nov 26, 2016 he played shepherd book on firefly and in its 2005 spinoff movie, serenity.
Rugrats stem randy carmichael 19932003, vier afleveringen. Throughout the series, reynolds and his crew travel through a distant solar system, making a rough living on frontier. The shepherd s tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book portrayed by the late ronald earle glass. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been living in the. Season 8, laura martin astonishing xmen, star wars, actorcomedian patton oswalt and more take the crew of serenity on new adventures no fan can afford to miss.
He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. Time to go put on firefly continue reading firefly actor ron glass has died. Ron glass, the actor most recently known for playing shepherd derrial book in firefly has died, aged 71. Firefly was a science fiction series that aired for one season on the fox network. Given some of the actions that occurred in the firefly series, you would have imagined that book was a high placed intelligence agent for the parliament. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. A spiritual leader of sorts to the ragtag crew of the space ship serenity, book attempted. Nov 03, 2010 in the graphic novel the shepherds tale, we are shown who this mystery preacher really is, and how he ended up on the firefly captained by mal, serenity. Television actor ron glass, who was best known for his roles as. He joins the crew in the first episode of the series, quickly becoming the emotional core of the series. The format of the timeline is based more or less on that found in star trek chronology. However, fox executives were not satisfied with this as a pilot, and so instead, the train job was created as a second pilot and was the first episode of the series aired.