Cast

Charles Durning

1923 – 2012

Active years (films on this site)

1970–2000

Genres

ComedyDramaCrimeHorrorMystery

Schools and movements

New HollywoodAmerican Independent CinemaNew German Cinema

Directors worked with

Brian De Palma2 filmsThe Coen Brothers2 filmsGeorge Roy Hill1 filmVolker Schlöndorff1 film

Biography

Charles Edward Durning 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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Awards and honours

International

• Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 1990
• Drama League Award
• Legion of Honour

National / local

• Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor 2006
• Bronze Star Medal
• Purple Heart
• SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
• Silver Star
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

6 films on this site

1. Hi, Mom! 1970 · Brian De Palma · IMDb 6.1 · Cast
2. Sisters 1973 · Brian De Palma · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
3. The Sting 1973 · George Roy Hill · IMDb 8.2 · Cast
4. Death of a Salesman 1985 · Volker Schlöndorff · IMDb 7.2 · Cast
5. The Hudsucker Proxy 1994 · The Coen Brothers · IMDb 7.2 · Cast
6. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000 · The Coen Brothers · IMDb 7.7 · Cast