Another great character passes on . . .

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Charles Durning, Esteemed Character Actor and War Veteran, Dies at 89

Charles Durning, an iconic character actor and war hero, died on Christmas Eve in New York of natural causes. He was 89.

Durning typified the actor known more by face than by name, appearing in movies as diverse as cross-dressing comedy “Tootsie,” crime drama “Dog Day Afternoon” and musical comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

The latter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, a feat he duplicated a year later for his performance in Mel Brooks’ “To Be or Not to Be.” Durning never won an Oscar or Emmy despite repeat nominations, but did win a Golden Globe and a Tony.

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Topic - Another great character passes on . . . - mr grits 10:52:04 12/26/12 (6)

Indeed! R.I.P. n/t - Awe-d-o-file 17:08:12 12/30/12 (0)

He was scary as hell in, The Sting. nt - tinear 17:56:32 12/26/12 (1)

He was always a great bad guy . . . lots of intensity. * - mr grits 18:10:54 12/26/12 (0)

Man he was great... - musetap 15:20:21 12/26/12 (2)

He did fall into the "needs a paycheck" trap but still a great . . . - mr grits 17:54:30 12/26/12 (1)

RE: He did fall into the "needs a paycheck" trap but still a great . . . - musetap 08:23:08 12/27/12 (0)

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