Harry Dean Stanton, the character actor best known for his roles in "Godfather II", "Alien", "Paris, Texas" and "Cool Hand Luke " has died in Los Angeles, aged 91.

Stanton's death in Los Angeles was announced by his agent.

Stanton was given his first starring role at the age of 58 "Paris, Texas" by Wim Wenders, a film which was awarded the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

His other credits include "Twin Peaks", "Pretty in Pink" and "Repo Man."