Watching a movie, we often get captivated by the actors’ skills to make us believe that their characters actually exist in real life. We cheer for the protagonist, hiss at the antagonist, and sympathize with the supporting characters’ plight. But what happens when the film sets close, and the cast members retreat to their private lives?

In Hollywood, it is not uncommon for actors to get criticized by the public for their behavior off-camera. From substance abuse to domestic violence and sexual misconduct, celebrities are often under scrutiny for their less-than-perfect actions. But when it comes to the late actor Carl Lumbly, the people who worked with him otherwise.

Lumbly was a veteran actor known for his memorable roles on the big and small screens. Who could forget him as M’Butu in “To Sleep with Anger,” or as Marcus Dixon in TV series “Alias”? But what stood out the most to those who knew him was his kindness, humility, and genuine concern for his fellow actors.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the cast of the 1994 movie “Love and a .45” spoke of their admiration for Lumbly. The film, which centered on a couple on the run after robbing a gas station, had Lumbly playing one of the supporting characters, named Dicky. According to the lead actor, Gil Bellows, Lumbly was “the kind of who wanted nothing more than to serve the film, and served it with great heart and spirit.”

Bellows went on to describe a particular scene where he and Lumbly had to run away from a group of thugs. As they were running, Lumbly, who was wearing a suit and dress shoes, tripped and fell. Instead of getting angry or flustered, Lumbly told Bellows to keep running and that he would catch up. True enough, Lumbly caught up with Bellows, all while still ad-libbing and staying in character.

Bellows’ co-star, Renee Zellweger, echoed the same sentiment, calling Lumbly “an extraordinary actor and an even better man.” Zellweger, who played Bellows’ girlfriend in the movie, said that Lumbly’s infectious energy made the set a more enjoyable place to work in.

The movie’s director, C.M. Talkington, also praised Lumbly for his professionalism and generosity. “Carl was always there with the other actors, even when it wasn’t his scene, just to help them,” Talkington said. “He would stay in character and improvise lines that helped them. He was a consummate actor.”

Lumbly’s kindness and generosity extended beyond the confines of the movie set. Actor Victor Garber, who played the role of Jack Bristow in “Alias,” recounted a moment when Lumbly made him feel welcome on his first day on set. Garber said he was nervous because he was the newest member of a tight-knit cast, but Lumbly went out of his way to make Garber feel comfortable.

“He was so instantaneously kind and welcoming. He was just one of those people that you instantly responded to,” Garber said.

Lumbly’s exemplary behavior did not go unnoticed by his colleagues or the public. He was nominated multiple times for the NAACP Image Award, and fans often praised him for his warmth and talent on social media.

Carl Lumbly may have passed away in 2021, but his legacy lives on through the films and TV shows he starred in and the people he worked with. For them, he will always be remembered not only as a gifted actor but also as a person who served his craft and his fellow actors with kindness and grace.

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