He was 85.
Huddleston's wife, Sarah C Koeppe, says he died Tuesday of advanced heart and kidney disease in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Huddleston famously portrayed the blustery millionaire whose identity Jeff Bridges' character is mistaken for in the 1998 cult comedy "The Big Lebowski." He also personified a jolly St Nick alongside Dudley Moore in "Santa Claus: The Movie" and hilariously played the mayor in "Blazing Saddles."
Other credits in Huddleston's 55-year career include the films "Fools' Parade," ''Family Reunion" and "Bad Company," as well as guest appearances on such TV series as "Gunsmoke," ''The West Wing," ''Gilmore Girls" and "The Wonder Years."
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