Charles Grodin
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
- Along with acting, he has provided political commentary for various radio stations in the New York area
- Was in contention for the role of Benjamin Braddock in "The Graduate․"
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 ActorWinner
- 1994Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1994American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner