Famous movie star and recovering alcoholic preparing for the play Private Lives in 1983. He supports Elizabeth during rehearsals despite her challenges and jealousy over his relationship with Sally Hay. After emotional conflicts and her absence from performances, he marries Sally and later confronts Elizabeth about her drug abuse before they agree to remain friends. He passes away in 1984, maintaining phone contact with Elizabeth until his final months.
Once married twice, they maintain a complex familial bond despite multiple divorces.
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