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Charles Durning

Actor | * 02/28/1923 († 89, 12/24/2012) | Highland Falls, New York (United States of America (USA))
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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. Durning's 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). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983). Prior to his acting career, Durning served ... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible s ...

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

PG-13

2000 | 3.7/5 | 1h 47min
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
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During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack ...

The Final Countdown

PG

1980 | 3.3/5 | 1h 43min
War, Action, Science Fiction
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Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturale. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and ...

Dog Day Afternoon

R

1975 | 3.9/5 | 2h 5min
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant! ...

The Muppet Movie

G

1979 | 3.6/5 | 1h 37min
Comedy, Adventure, Music, Kids & Family
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Awards & Nominations for Charles Durning

Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Legion of Honour Silver Star Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Drama League Award 2x Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Movies with Charles Durning as Actor(157)

as himself2021 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as Himself (archive footage)2019 LA DA Story
as Santa Claus2015 Bleeding Hearts
as Dylan Frier2013 Scavenger Killers
2012 Rogue Assassin
as Judge Frier2011 The Great Fight
as James Wise2011 The Life Zone
as Congressman Davenport2011 Naked Run
as Frank 'The Handler' Maro2010 The Waiter
as Man in the White Suit2010 An Affirmative Act
as The Wise Man2009 Break
as Charlie Adler2008 Deal
as Dr. Seamus St. Martin2008 iMurders
as Charlie2008 Good Dick
as Charlie Rosenberg2008 A Bunch of Amateurs
as John Bartlett2008 The Golden Boys
as Alexander Hathaway2007 Kinky Killers
as Captain Pete Weaver2006 Miracle Dogs Too
as Yammi2006 Local Color
as Tom Billingsley2006 Desperation
as Teddy2006 Jesus, Mary and Joey
as Eddie O'Brien2006 Forget About It
as Inkeeper #22006 Descansos
as Harold's Father2006 Unbeatable Harold
as Victor Rasdale2005 Dirty Deeds
as himself2005 The Art of 'The Sting'
as The Lawyer2005 The L.A. Riot Spectacular
as Santa Claus2004 A Boyfriend for Christmas
as Ozzy Larson2004 A Very Married Christmas
as Marshall Ledger2004 Death and Texas
as himself2004 The Autopsy
as himself2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as Philly Russo2002 Turn of Faith
as George2002 Mother Ghost
as Nicholas XX2002 Mr. St. Nick
as Stuart Steele2001 L.A.P.D.: To Protect And To Serve
2001 The Judge
2000 Never Look Back
as Menelaus 'Pappy' O'Daniel2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
as Syd Wolf2000 The Last Producer
as Skippy2000 Lakeboat
as Paddy Mulroney2000 Very Mean Men
as Mayor George Bailey2000 State and Main
as himself2000 A Constant Forge
as Det. Charlie Duffy1999 Hard Time: The Premonition
as Det. Charlie Duffy1999 Hard Time: Hostage Hotel
as Moe Ryan1999 Justice
as Vic1998 Jerry and Tom
as Earl Pulmer1998 A Chance of Snow
as Det. Charlie Duffy1998 Hard Time
as Capt. Robert Landis1998 Shelter
as Fatty1998 Hi-Life
as Santa Claus1997 Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Norbie Hess1997 The Secret Life of Algernon
as The Director1996 Spy Hard
as Archie (voice)1996 The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists
as Santa Claus1996 Mrs. Santa Claus
as himself1996 Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
as Lew1996 One Fine Day
as Andrew Alcott1995 A Woman of Independent Means
as Henry Larson1995 Home for the Holidays
as Reverend Buster1995 The Grass Harp
as Reverend Gerald Hutchens1995 The Last Supper
as Barney1994 Roommates
as Self (archive footage)1994 Charlie Sheen's Stunts Spectacular
as Louis Bamberger1994 I.Q.
as Doc Hopper (archive footage)1994 The World of Jim Henson
as Waring Hudsucker1994 The Hudsucker Proxy
as Bill Flower1993 The Music of Chance
as John Clifford1993 When a Stranger Calls Back
as Charles F. Money1992 Tales from Hollywood
as Tour Guide1992 The Water Engine
as Jiggs Scully1991 Cat Chaser
as Judge (uncredited)1991 The Story Lady
as Det. Lt. Bobby Mallory1991 V.I. Warshawski
as Roger Finn1991 The Return of Eliot Ness
1990 Project Alien
as Chief Brandon1990 Dick Tracy
as Grandfather (voice)1989 The Butter Battle Book
as Santa1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
as Uncle Joshua1989 Étoile
as Dan Packard1989 Dinner at Eight
as Editor Francis I. Livright1989 Brenda Starr
as Earl Mulcahaney1989 Prime Target
as Reverend Samuel Corey1988 Unholy Matrimony
1988 Case Closed
as Dutch Peltz1988 Cop
as Bertrum1988 Far North
as Father Ted Nabors1987 The Rosary Murders
as Senator Henry Colton1987 The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
as Warden Hardy1987 The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
as Charlie1987 Happy New Year
as Charlie Drumm1987 A Tiger's Tale
as Deke Yablonski1986 Tough Guys
as The Warden1986 Solarbabies
as Father O'Reilly1986 Where the River Runs Black
as O'Mara1986 Big Trouble
as Louis Thibadeau1985 Stand Alone
as Ross1985 The Man with One Red Shoe
as Charley1985 Death of a Salesman
as Chucky1985 Stick
as Uncle Doffue1985 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as The Captain1984 Mister Roberts
as P. Oliver Pendergast1984 P.O.P.
as Monsignor Thomas Burke1984 Mass Appeal
as Col. Erhardt1983 To Be or Not to Be
as Charlie1983 Two of a Kind
as Sam Crawford1983 Hadley's Rebellion
as Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)1983 Scarface
as Governor1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Les Nichols1982 Tootsie
as Retired Man1982 Working
as Jess Matthews1981 Crisis at Central High
as Casey Stengel1981 Casey Stengel
as Otis P. Hazelrigg1981 Dark Night of the Scarecrow
as Frank Powell1981 The Best Little Girl in the World
as Lt. Friscoe1981 Sharky's Machine
as Jack Amsterdam1981 True Confessions
as McMahon1981 The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories
as Commissioner Russell Oswald1980 Attica
as Bill Larson1980 A Perfect Match
as Senator Samuel Chapman1980 The Final Countdown
as Arnold1980 Die Laughing
as himself1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Harold 'The Whale' Remmens1979 Tilt
as John Clifford1979 When a Stranger Calls
as Doc Hopper1979 The Muppet Movie
as Coach Johnson1979 North Dallas Forty
as Michael "Mickey" Potter1979 Starting Over
as Peter Stockmann1978 An Enemy of the People
as Michael Russell1978 The Greek Tycoon
as Carl Gallitzin1978 Special Olympics
as Dr. Jim McKeever1978 The Fury
as President David T. Stevens1977 Twilight's Last Gleaming
as Spermwhale Whalen1977 The Choirboys
as Rufus T. Crisp1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York
as Lt. Phil Beckman1975 Switch [Pilot]
as Budd Rogers1975 The Trial of Chaplain Jensen
as Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti1975 Dog Day Afternoon
as Al Green1975 Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
as O'Brien1975 Breakheart Pass
as Captain Pruss1975 The Hindenburg
as Murphy1974 The Front Page
as Lt. Wm. Snyder1973 The Sting
as Joseph Larch1973 Sisters
as Frank Devlin1973 The Connection
as Will Pentland1972 Look Homeward, Angel
as Jason's First Mate1972 Doomsday Voyage
as Murphy1972 Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
as Truck Driver in Cafe1972 Deadhead Miles
as 2nd Guard1971 The Pursuit of Happiness
as Football Player1970 Sticky My Fingers ... Fleet My Feet
as Superintendent1970 Hi, Mom!
as Wylie Hunnicutt1970 I Walk the Line
as Cop (uncredited)1969 Stiletto
as Dooley1965 Harvey Middleman, Fireman
as American Solider (uncredited)1962 The Password Is Courage

TV Shows/Series with Charles Durning as Actor(34)

as Michael Gavin2004 Rescue Me
as Ernie Yost2003 NCIS
as Justice Henry Hoskins2002 First Monday
as Eugene Brown2002 Everwood
2002 Monk
2001 Dinner for Five
2001 Citizen Baines
as Francis Griffin (voice)1999 Family Guy
1997 The Practice
as Frank Vitelli1997 Orleans
as Father Hubley1996 Everybody Loves Raymond
1996 Early Edition
1995 Cybill
as Father Thomas Madden1994 Touched by an Angel
1993 Homicide: Life on the Street
as Harlan Elldridge1990 Evening Shade
as John F. Fitzgerald1990 The Kennedys of Massachusetts
as Assistant to the Boss1985 Amazing Stories
as Earl1985 Amazing Stories
as Uncle Doffue1985 Tall Tales & Legends
1985 Eye to Eye
as Paddy Lonigan1979 Studs Lonigan
as Ed Healey1976 Captains and the Kings
1975 Baretta
as himself1973 The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as Detective1971 All in the Family
1971 Cannon
as McMahon1971 Great Performances
as Havens1968 Hawaii Five-O
as Hewitt1967 The High Chaparral
1964 Another World
as Juror #111961 The Defenders
as Stephen Douglas1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Casey Stengel1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame

Full Name: Charles Durning
Born: Wednesday, 02/28 1923 (February) in Highland Falls, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 12/24 2012 (December) in New York City (aged: 89)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, James I. O'Neill High School
Other names for Charles Durning (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Charles Edward Durning"
"Charles Durnham"
Charles Durning frequently works together with these people:
Rachael MacFarlane (63x, Actress)
Kevin Michael Richardson (51x, Actor)
John Viener (38x, Actor)
Ralph Garman (32x, Actor)
Alec Sulkin (31x, Actor)
Phil LaMarr (29x, Actor)
Steve Callaghan (29x, Actor)
Danny Smith (29x, Actor)
Alexandra Breckenridge (27x, Actress)
Mae Whitman (22x, Actress)
Gary Cole (22x, Actor)
Burt Reynolds (16x, Actor)
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