User:Rusted AutoParts/Notable Deaths of 2011

January 2 - Pete Postlethwaite (1946 - 2011)
 * A legendary character actor since the 1970's, Postlethwaite was successful in diversifying himself in different genres, ranging from crime drama (The Usual Suspects) to fantasy (DragonHeart) and to sci-fi (Inception). Postlethwaite's hard work was rewarded in 1993 when he was nominated for an Academy Award for his role alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in In the Name of the Father. Postlethwaite died from pancreatic cancer on January 2.

January 4 - Dick King-Smith (1922 - 2011)
 * Celebrated children's author whose books were cherished throughout Britain and the world. His most notable work, The Sheep-Pig, would become the basis of the 1995 family film Babe, a widely successful and critically acclaimed favourite. Smith's death on January 4 left a hole in the world of children's fiction.

January 9 - Peter Yates (1929 - 2011)
 * British film director responsible for helming the features Bullitt, Breaking Away and Krull.

January 11 - David Nelson (1936 - 2011)
 * Member of the famous Nelson family headed by Ozzie and Harriet. He is perhaps best known for his role on the family's show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which ran from 1952 to 1966.

January 15 - Susannah York (1939 - 2011)
 * York acted since the 1960's, with roles in Tom Jones, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (which scored her an Oscar nomination) and Superman, where she played Superman's biological mother Lara.

January 30 - John Barry (1933 - 2011)
 * Award winning composer most commonly associated with the James Bond franchise, as well as films such as Dances with Wolves, Out of Africa and The Lion in Winter.

February 5 - Brian Jacques (1939 - 2011)
 * Fantasy writer best known for his Redwall series.

February 16 - Len Lesser (1922 - 2011)
 * Character actor best known as Uncle Leo on Seinfeld.

February 27 - Gary Winick (1961 - 2011)
 * Film director known for helming 13 Going on 30, Charlotte's Web and Bride Wars

February 28 - Jane Russell (1921 - 2011)