“US actor James Rebhorn, known for roles in TV series Homeland and film Scent of a Woman, has died at the age of 65.

“Rebhorn, who had skin cancer, died at his home in South Orange, New Jersey, his agent Dianne Busch said.

“His career spanned five decades and saw him appear in TV shows including The Good Wife and 30 Rock, and films such as My Cousin Vinny, Carlito’s Way and Basic Instinct.

“Diagnosed with melanoma in 1992, he continued working until last month…

“He had more than 100 screen credits, one of the most recent being for Homeland, in which he played Frank Mathison, the father of Claire Danes’ CIA officer Carrie Mathison.”

- http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-26710547