Peter Jason, a character actor known for his roles in “Deadwood,” “48 Hrs.” and “Prince of Darkness,” along with his many television appearances, died Thursday in his West Hollywood home. He was 80. Jason’s death was confirmed by a rep from Tribesmen Pictures,

He was especially memorable in ‘48 Hrs.’ and ‘They Live’ after working for Howard Hawks and Orson Welles early on.

Carpenter paid homage to his dear friend.Peter Jason, the prolific character actor whose work in film and television spanned nearly six decades, died Thursday at 80.The cause of death was not made immediately available.

DEADWOOD star Peter Jason has died at the age of 80. The TV and film veteran racked up more than 270 acting credits in his life including roles in the Karate Kid, Mortal Kombat, and Jurassic

Deadwood star Peter Jason has died at the age of 80, and tributes are pouring in for the legendary actor who starred as Con Stapleton. Jason enjoyed a successful career, starring in numerous films and TV shows, and accumulated over 270 acting credits, according to his IMDb page.

Peter Jason, who played Con Stapleton in "Deadwood" and appeared in a number of John Carpenter and Walter Hill directed films, has died.

Deadwood actor Peter Jason has died aged 80. He had over 270 acting credits, including playing Con Stapleton in the Western series. Jason’s first credited role was as an unnamed officer in 1967 movie A Bell for Adano, adapted from the novel of the same name by John Hersey.