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Charles Grodin Biography

Birth Name:Charles Grodinsky

Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 1988, he received the Best Actor award at the Valladolid International Film Festival
  • Won an American Comedy Award in 1994 for his work on "Dave․"
  • Was trained in acting at the HB Studio under the tutelage of famed coaches Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen
  • Attended the University of Miami, but decided to quit school in order to pursue an acting career
  • Often portrays the persona that he is angry while being asked questions by talk-show hosts
  • Was in contention for the role of Benjamin Braddock in "The Graduate․"
  • Along with acting, he has provided political commentary for various radio stations in the New York area

Awards

  • 1973Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1981Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1987ACE-Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 1988Best Actor-: winner
  • 1994Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: winner