Charles Durning
Charles Durning | |
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Durning in 1975 | |
| Born | Charles Edward Durning February 28, 1923 Highland Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2012 (aged 89) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery 38°52′25″N 77°03′51″W / 38.8737°N 77.0641°W |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–2012 |
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| Children | 3, including Jeanine |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 1st Infantry Division, 100th Infantry Division |
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Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. He received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and nine Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2008, Durning was awarded with Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. His best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Muppet Movie (1979), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990), and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat.