Rip Torn Allegedly Ripped -- AGAIN!

Posted Dec 4th 2006 3:46PM by TMZ Staff

Rip Torn exclusive mugshot TMZ has learned that actor Rip Torn was arrested in North Salem, New York and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

We're told Torn, who is 75-years-old, refused to cooperate with the cops and would not submit to a blood-alcohol test.

Torn, who has starred in numerous movies including "Men in Black" and "Dodgeball," was arrested after his car was involved in an accident and police were called. At the time of publication, Torn was still in police custody.

In January, 2004, Torn was arrested in New York City after crashing his car into a taxi, and charged with DWI. Even though Torn launched into an epic and vulgar rant at the police station, the actor was found not guilty. His lawyers were Judge Judy's two sons.

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31. #14 I laughed my ass off remembering that line from Animal House. Rip, If you can't stop drinking can you please call a cab, take a bus or hell take a skateboard. Remember the lives you save might be one of us.

Posted at 10:22AM on Dec 5th 2006 by Lenn K

32. Wise Old Owl...it doesn't matter if they take his license away...most of the drunks aren't legal anyway...they just get behind the wheel with no thought process in their brains...they don't care...and he'll be right back at it again...just because he didn't kill anyone...yet...

Posted at 10:48AM on Dec 5th 2006 by notafan

33. Rip is ripped again. What's another word for "pathetic"? And to think he's a celebrity too. Setting a fine example of learning from past mistakes. To the jury: you must acquit, he's full of sh*t. He's a hollywood actor.

Posted at 11:27AM on Dec 5th 2006 by paulie

34. oh my. shame on the flatfoot that sold tmz the footage. i hope rip's ok.

Posted at 2:45PM on Dec 5th 2006 by me379

35. Remember that no celebrity is above the law. Just wait and see how the court handle this case. I hope there is equal justice between an ordinary citizen and a celeb.

Posted at 5:16PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Steve

36. OMG I came back to board and I have never LMAO so much . My goodness.

Post # 11 Steve that was great. Giving a grade to his mug shot was classic !
Post # 9 Kirby ha ha.... good one
Post # 6 whocares.............for sure I'll bet that is TRUE. Larry Hagman did the same thing on Dallas

All of these short bits were just great . Thanks for contributing. I really had a good laugh. ( The last blog on here with the things Rip might have been talking to himself about was really funny too ) Just loved it . Thanks for that.

Posted at 7:17PM on Dec 5th 2006 by the wise old owl

37. DUI!!! Not DWI

Posted at 12:44AM on Dec 6th 2006 by Zac

38. Yes..he really is RIP TORN...geeez what an appropriate name! He has not been the same since he played Richard Nixon in a movie.

Posted at 1:18AM on Dec 6th 2006 by jason

39. The photo of Rip Torn could be used as a poster to prevent DWI driving while intoxicated, drunk driving. His face looks like an accident. Alcoholic. AA higher power of fruits from the spirit of love, joy, peace and against the flesh of affection and lust, cravings of the biology of man. Alcohol feeds that biology for pleasure, and when does it stop?

Posted at 12:17PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Alan Klaus

40. susan- stfu

rip torn is amazing. he gets the most ripped out of any actor/actress. you should thank your god that you are at most 1/100th as cool as rip

Posted at 6:46PM on Dec 6th 2006 by joshua

41. Nice to see you don't go down without a fight, Rip. Get back on track soon and don't forget that we love ya!

Posted at 1:11PM on Feb 26th 2007 by Jay

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