In Memory of Miguel Ferrer

To many who knew him, he was Albert Rosenfield, the gruff but tender-hearted FBI analyst who oft visited the fictional town of Twin Peaks.

To others, he was Owen Granger, the gruff, mysterious Assistant Director of NCIS Los Angeles.

Still others remember him as the very reason for Robocop. (In the iconic 1987 flick, it was his cocaine-loving character — Bob Morton — who dreamed up the idea for a robotic police officer.)

But to those who knew him best, he was just Miguel. Miguel Ferrer, a father, a husband. A man of many talents, many voices, and many admirable qualities.

A man who lost his battle to throat cancer at the age of 61.

Miguel worked right up until the last — even reprising his role as Rosenfield in the 2017 reboot of the David Lynch classic.

Born to showbusiness royalty, Miguel’s parents were singer Rosemary Clooney and Academy Award-winning actor José Ferrer. George Clooney is his cousin. He was the oldest of five; his other siblings being Maria, Monsita, Gabriel and Rafael.

Miguel spent a lifetime getting his audience’s attention as an array of different characters. He was nothing if not a hard-working actor.

Over the course of four decades, he played a waiter in “The Man Who Wasn’t There”; a nefarious biker in “Valentino Returns”; a drug informant in “Traffic”; a kind doctor on “Crossing Jordan” — and appeared in dozens of other shows, movies, and voiceovers; every role was memorable.

Before acting, music was his passion. He even played the drums on Keith Moon’s “Two Sides of the Moon.”

But acting was his gift. Whenever Miguel was on screen, it was unforgettable. He had a particular gift for playing authoritative roles. When he spoke, everyone listened.

To most, he’ll forever be remembered for his “wicked” sense of humor, his demonstrable on-screen talent, and his huge, loving heart.

Those who knew him best also called him “hilarious,” “brilliant,” “a great talent and an even better man.”

He is survived by his wife Lori; his three sons, and numerous other family members, friends, and admirers.

In simple terms: he was deeply loved.

Miguel was laid to rest next to his father, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. May they rest in peace together, always.