Summary
- Character actor Peter Jason has passed away at the age of 80.
- This news was just revealed by his frequent collaborator, horror director John Carpenter.
- The gaming community will remember Jason for his performance as a drill sergeant in Fallout 2.
Peter Jason, well-known for playing military roles in various films and television shows, has passed away at the age of 80.
Those in the gaming community will fondly remember Jason for his performance in Fallout 2, in which he played Enclave Drill Sergeant Arch Dornan. In this role, Jason gave us one of the iconic, and quotable performances in the Fallout series as a whole, with his lines frequently referenced to this day.
Actor Peter Jason Passes Away At Age 80
Jason appeared in Fallout, Gears of War, and Wind Commander
Horror director and frequent collaborator John Carpenter shared the news of Jason’s passing last night.
“Peter Jason, one of the great character actors in cinema, has died,” he wrote on social media. “His first movie was Howard Hawks’ RIO LOBO. He was a dear friend and I’ll miss him terribly.”
The Fallout community has been paying their respects to Jason, with the Independent Fallout Wiki also sharing the news of his passing.
Jason’s character in Fallout 2, Sergeant Dornan, only appears briefly in the game, but utterly steals the show in every playthrough. You encounter him when you have to make your way through an Enclave military base. If he spots you lurking around, you can tell him you lost your power armour. This results in him giving the player his legendary lecture, which has been frequently quoted by fans for more than two decades since the game’s launch. The tirade was even referenced in Fallout: New Vegas, years after Fallout 2.
Fallout 2
- Released
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October 29, 1998
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
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Black Isle Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Interplay