(CNN) Rip Torn, an Emmy Award-winning actor who starred in "Men in Black" and HBO's "The Larry Sanders Show," has died, according to his publicist Rick Miramontez. He was 88.

Will Smith, center, and Rip Torn, right during Men in Black II Premiere at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California, United States.

Torn died Tuesday at his home in Lakeville, Connecticut with his family by his side, Miramontez said.

The actor had a seven-decade career in film, television and theater, with nearly 200 credits to his name.

Actor Rip Torn poses backstage during the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards at Austin Studios on March 10, 2011 in Austin, Texas.

His secret weapon was to "Play drama as comedy and comedy as drama," Miramontez recalled the star once saying.

Torn appeared on Broadway 10 times, making his debut in Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" in 1959. He earned a Tony Award nomination in 1960 for his performance. He also received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor for his role as Marsh Turner in the 1983 film "Cross Creek."

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