Charles Edward Durning was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Durning's best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), 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 in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat.
Charles Durning
Active - 1962 - 2021 |
Birth - Feb 28, 1923 |
Death - Dec 24, 2012 |
Genres - Drama, Comedy, Crime, Action-Adventure, Thriller
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Subgenres - Comedy Drama, Romantic Comedy, Musical, Black Comedy Film, Christmas Film
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Charles Durnham, Charles Edward Durning, Charlie, King of Character Actors-
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Comedy Drama, Romantic Comedy, Musical, Black Comedy Film, Christmas Film, Heist Film, Biographical Film, Buddy Film, LGBT-Related Film, Neo-Noir, Psychological Thriller Film, Satire, Family Film, Western Film, Detective Film, Historical Film, Prison Film, Road Movie, Spy Film, Action Comedy Film, American Football Film, Chase, Comedy Thriller, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Disaster Film, Docudrama, Drama Fiction, Gangster Film, Ghost Film, Parody Film, Political Satire, Post-Apocalyptic Film, Propaganda Film, Psychological Horror Film, Rumberas Film, Slasher Film, Teen Comedy, Teen Film, Time-Travel Film, Treasure Hunt Film