Charles Durning

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Charles Durning: Biography

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Birth Place: Highland Falls, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/28/1923, Pisces
Profession: Actor

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Charles Durning Fast Facts:

Was one of 10 children.
Enlisted in the Army and landed on Normandy on D-Day; also fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts for his combat duty.
Worked as an elevator operator, burlesque usher and ballroom-dancing teacher before turning to a career in entertainment.
Is a former boxer.
Married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Anne Amelio.
Played Santa Claus at least five times in films.

Charles Durning Relationships:
Carol Durning - Ex-wife
Jeanine Durning - Daughter
Douglas Durning - Son
Michele Durning - Daughter
Mary Anne Amelio - Wife
Charles Durning Awards:
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award - Winner
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1982 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1983 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1990 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Winner
1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series - Nominee
1980 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
2008 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee