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    WWII veteran, dance instructor and diversely talented stage & screen actor were all inclusions on the resume of this perpetually busy US actor who didn't get in front of the cameras until around the time of his fortieth birthday. The stockily built Charles Durning was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors.

    Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. His father was an Irish immigrant and his mother was of Irish descent. Durning first got his start in guest appearances in early 1960's TV shows. He scored minor roles over the next decade until he really got noticed by film fans as the sneering, corrupt cop "Lt. Snyder" hassling street grifter 'Robert Redford' in the multi award winning mega-hit The Sting (1973). Durning was equally entertaining in the Billy Wilder production of The Front Page (1974), he supported screen tough guy Charles Bronson in th

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    Durning at the 2008 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C.

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    Born

    Charles Edward Durning


    (1923-02-28)February 28, 1923

    Highland Falls, New York, U.S.

    Died December 24, 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 89)
    New York City, New York, U.S.
    Buried38°52′25″N77°03′51″W / 38.8737°N 77.0641°W / 38.8737; -77.0641
    Denomination Catholicism
    Parents
    • Louise Durning (née Leonard; 1894–1982)
    • James Durning (1883 – c. 1939)[1]
    Spouse
    • Carole Doughty (1959–1972; div.)
    • Mary Ann (Amelio) Durning (1974–2010; legally separated)
    Children
    • Michele Durning
    • Douglas Edward Durning
    • Jeanine Durning
    Occupation Actor
    Military career
    Allegiance United States
    Service/branchArmy of the United States
    Years of service 1943–1946
    RankPrivate First Class
    Awards 9 awards, 2 badges, 1 button

    Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 –

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    Charles Durning


    BIO

    Charles Durning was an American actor with a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theater. Born in högländare Falls, New York in 1923, Durning grew up in poverty and struggled with his vikt throughout his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, participating in the D-Day invasion and earning a Silver Star for his bravery.


    After the war, Durning studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and began his career in regional theater. He made his Broadway debut in 1964 in the play "The Devils," and went on to appear in a number of other Broadway productions, including "Inherit the Wind," "That Championship Season," and "The Best Man."
    Durning was known for his versatility as an actor, and was equally at home in comedic and dramatic roles. He appeared in over 200 films and television shows, including "The Sting," "Tootsie," "Dog Day Afternoon,"