You projected an impetuous look and style that made you so right for so many menacing roles, particularly those in John Carpenter's classics, "Assault on Precinct 13" and "Escape from New York". You were also a magnificent addition to such escapist yarns as "Avenging Angel"; "The Big Fix"; "Dollman"; "Butch and Sundance: the Early Years"; "L.A. Bounty"; "Nomads"; and the irreverent "First Nudie Musical".
There was no one else quite like you, Mr. Doubleday, and unlikely anyone who'll ever reach your level of intensity. Bless your unique heart and legacy, dear friend. You'll be remembered always...
Doubleday's Romero (a George A. Romero tribute) in "Escape" is phenomenal; the same can be said for his performance in "Assault": so chilling when he shoots the little girl. He had the right face, the right expressions, for such demented characterizations. His body of work is tip-top, but I sure wish he had been used more in movies. Glad Carpenter at least had the intuition to make effective use of him. He stands out for damn good reason...
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