Bronson Pinchot describes heartwarming moment that changed his life
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Alright, this one is pretty special. Bronson Pinchot, best known for his role on Beverly Hills Cops recently shared with fans a heartwarming moment that still brings him to tears to this day!
For those who are unfamiliar, Pinchot is best known for playing Balki Bartokomous on the ABC sitcom Perfect Strangers (1986-1993). He also performed in films, such as Risky Business (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), After Hours (1985), True Romance (1993), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) -- a true legend to say the least.
Well, every legend has their idol -- and that statement hits home for Pinchot.
According to People, during an exclusive chat in Los Angeles at the March 19 premiere of Netflix's whodunit series The Residence, the 65-year-old Perfect Strangers actor opened up about his encounter with the late I Love Lucy star -- Lucile Ball.
Now, before we get into it, Lucille Ball is one of the OG's of the showbiz industry.
Lucille Ball was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five, and was the recipient of several other prestigious awards, such as the Golden Globe -- unbelievable woman she was.
Bronson Pinchot describes heartfelt moment with Lucille Ball
According to Pinchot, Lucille Ball had a huge impact on his life. During this particular encounter, Ball's impact was so profound, it still brings him to tears.
«When Perfect Strangers first came out, after we aired two or three episodes, I got a call from a journalist who said, 'What do you think of what Lucy said about you?' And I said, 'Lucy who?' They said, 'Lucille Ball.' I said, 'Lucille Ball, wait a minute. How does she know who I am?' » he told PEOPLE, adding Ball had said Perfect Strangers was her «favorite show.»
«It really was like meeting God,» he said of meeting Ball alongside his Perfect Strangers costar Mark Linn-Baker. «She was so genuine with us. She was sexy, she was vulnerable, she was witty, she was sassy, she was warm. She had just found out that her show was not going to continue.»
«Someone asked us to pose for a picture, and she held our hands in her hand to her heart and said through her smile, 'They don't want me anymore, but they want you. You know what you're doing, so you go and do it,' » Pinchot explained of Ball talking about Life with Lucy ending.
«I still cry thinking about it because that's so generous - so generous and so un-actor-y - and so that's what she really believed,» Pinchot said. «She thought we were carrying the torch of physical comedy."
How special!
I think I speak for everyone when I say that one small act of kindness can have the biggest impact on our lives.
In the case of Bronson Pinchot, his beautiful moment with the legendary Lucille Ball would be one that would define his entire career.
Source: People
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