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,

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.

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

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

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.