Charles Durning

Actor, Film actor

1923 – 2012

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Who was Charles Durning?

Charles Edward Durning was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Durning's memorable roles included the Oscar-winning The Sting and Dog Day Afternoon, along with the comedies Tootsie, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and To Be or Not to Be.

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Born
Feb 28, 1923
Highland Falls
Also known as
  • Charles Durnham
  • Chuck
  • Charles Edward Durning
  • The king of character actors
  • Charlie
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Columbia University
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • New York University
Died
Dec 24, 2012
Manhattan
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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