Charles Durning

Birth Name:

Charles Durning

Birth Place:

Highland Falls, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honor for his service in World War II
Was a one-year chairman of the U․S․ National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans
Started in showbusiness when he was working as an usher at a burlesque show and decided to go on for a comic who was too drunk to perform
Quote: "I can't count how many of my friends are in the cemetery at Normandy․ The heroes are still there, the real heroes․"
Widely known as a character actor for his versatility
Frequently portrays tough characters in his films
Originally trained as a classical dancer early in his career
Was kicked out of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts because the school believed that he did not have any talent
Was in contention for the role of General Worden in "The Dirty Dozen․"
Was the only soldier in his unit to survive the Normandy Invasion of France on D-Day in 1941

1975NBR Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy:Nominated
1976Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture:Nominated
1977Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1983Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1984Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1989ACE - Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2000NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
2001FFCC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2001OFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2008Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated

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