I kind of prefer character actors that are still breathing.
I love one like a brother Johnny Roastbeef a true friend never judged me. Even though he doesn't call me any more I still love the guy as much as I can love anyone.
There are others joe Pesce, Joe Cortese a cool guy, if you consider Armand assante a character actor now he is fantastic.
Oh you can consider Jon Voight a character actor now. He is great in Ray Donovan the new season starts July 7 or 10 I forget which on showtime. He is back for this second year.