Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Highland Falls, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
James I. O'Neill High School, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 35,728 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 46
Career
Career spanning 38 years (1970-2008)
Year context
Born in 1923 -- Harding dies in office; Coolidge becomes president; Warren G. Harding / Calvin Coolidge was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
53
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (10)
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Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor
2006
WON
G
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
1990
WON
B
Silver Star
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
WON
Biography
Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor. He best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990) and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor two times: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983).
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How old was Charles Durning?
Charles Durning was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was Charles Durning born?
Charles Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Charles Durning been in?
Charles Durning has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Another World (2019), Good Dick (2008), Deal (2008), The Golden Boys (2008), Kinky Killers (2007).
What is Charles Durning known for?
Charles Durning is primarily known as an actor. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor. He best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975),…
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