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Karl Malden

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Karl Malden Fast Facts:

Born to a Czech mother and a Serbian father.
Changed his name at age 22.
A bulbous nose did not prevent his Broadway debut in 1937 nor a film debut in 1940's They Knew What They Wanted.
Originated the role of Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire on Broadway in 1947; reprised the role in the film version in 1951, for which received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award.
Both of his Oscar nominations were for films opposite Marlon Brando and directed by Elia Kazan.
Earned four Emmy nominations for his role as Mike Stone in The Streets of San Francisco (1972-77) but never won.
Served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1989-1992.
His 1997 autobiography, When Do I Start?, was co-authored by his daughter Carla.

Karl Malden Relationships:
Carla Malden - Daughter
Mila Doerner - Daughter
Milo Sekulovich - Brother
Minnie Sekulovich - Mother
Mona Greenberg - Wife
Petar Sekulovich - Father
Karl Malden Awards:
1985 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Winner
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1957 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1951 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
1954 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
College:
Art Institute of Chicago, Goodman School of Drama, Chicago, IL (BFA in Acting, 1937)