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Walter Matthau (/ ˈ m æ θ aʊ /; born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor and film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie (1966).
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Learn about the life and career of Walter Matthau, a versatile actor who starred in many comedies and dramas with Jack Lemmon and others. Find out his birth date, height, family, military service, awards, trivia, quotes, and more.
- October 1, 1920
- July 1, 2000
Jun 20, 2024 · Walter Matthau, American actor known for his rumpled face, nasal bray, and razor-sharp comic timing. He was best known for his partnership with Jack Lemmon in such movies as The Fortune Cookie (1966), The Odd Couple (1968), and Grumpy Old Men (1993).
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Jul 2, 2000 · A tribute to the late actor Walter Matthau, who starred in comedies and dramas with Jack Lemmon, Billy Wilder and Neil Simon. Learn about his career, his humor, his gambling and his heart problems.
Jul 1, 2000 · We remember veteran actor Walter Matthau, who died early Saturday morning of a heart attack in Santa Monica, California at age 79. He starred in dozens of films including The Odd Couple, Grumpy...
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Jul 1, 2000 · Walter Matthau was an American actor, comedian and film director who starred in many classic comedies and dramas. He won an Oscar for The Fortune Cookie and a Tony for The Odd Couple, and worked with Jack Lemmon in 10 films.