Walter Matthau
Acting
- Nascimento:
- 1920-10-01
- Falecimento:
- 2000-07-01
- Local de nascimento:
- New York City, New York, USA
Biografia
Walter Matthau (born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor, comedian and film director. He is best known for his film roles in A Face in the Crowd (1957), King Creole (1958) and as a coach of a hapless little league team in the baseball comedy The Bad News Bears (1976). He also starred in 10 films alongside Jack Lemmon, including The Odd Couple (1968), The Front Page (1974) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). Matthau won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie (1966). Matthau is also known for his performances in Stanley Donen's romance Charade (1963), Gene Kelly's musical Hello, Dolly! (1969), Elaine May's screwball comedy A New Leaf (1971) and Herbert Ross' ensemble comedy California Suite (1978). He also starred in Plaza Suite, Kotch (both 1971), Charley Varrick (1973), The Sunshine Boys (1975), and Hopscotch (1980). On Broadway, Matthau originated the role of Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple by playwright Neil Simon, for which he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1965, his second after A Shot in the Dark in 1962. Matthau also received two British Academy Film Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 1963, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in The DuPont Show of the Week. In 1982, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Filmografia
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Last of the Independents: Don Siegel and the Making of 'Charley Varrick'
Linhas Cruzadas
The Marriage Fool
Um Estranho Casal 2 - Meu Melhor Inimigo
Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
Dois Parceiros em Apuros
Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough
Rabugentos & Mentirosos
Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Ensina-me a Viver
Dois Velhos Mais Rabugentos
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
A Teoria do Amor
Segredos do Passado
Dois Velhos Rabugentos
Dennis, o Pimentinha
Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore
JFK: A Pergunta Que Não Quer Calar
O Cavalheiro de Branco
A Justiça Fala Mais Alto
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
O Pequeno Diabo
Uma Alucinante Viagem
A Beverly Hills Christmas
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Piratas
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Promessa é Dívida
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
O Negócio é Sobreviver
Portrait d'un homme 'à 60% parfait': Billy Wilder
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Sonhando com a Fama
I Love Liberty
Um Juiz Muito Louco
Amigos, Amigos, Negócios à Parte
O Espião Trapalhão
A Garotinha que Caiu do Céu
The Stingiest Man in Town
Funny Business
California Suite
Um Viúvo Trapalhão
Actor
Unidos Por um Ideal
The Gentleman Tramp
Garotos em Ponto de Bala
Uma Dupla Desajustada
Saturday Night Live
The Lion Roars Again
The Making of Pelham One Two Three
Terremoto
A Primeira Página
O Sequestro do Metrô
Matança em São Francisco
O Homem que Burlou a Máfia
The American Film Institute Salute to ...