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      • George won the 'Academy' and the 'Laurel' awards and a 'Golden Globe' nomination for essaying the supporting character of the chain-gang convict ‘Dragline’ in the 1967 prison drama 'Cool Hand Luke.'
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  2. George Harris Kennedy Jr. (February 18, 1925 – February 28, 2016) was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 film and television productions. He played "Dragline" in Cool Hand Luke (1967), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role and being nominated for the corresponding Golden Globe .

  3. Laurel Awards. 1971 Nominee Golden Laurel. Best Supporting Performance, Male. Airport. 1968 Winner Golden Laurel. Male Supporting Performance.

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  4. Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 6 nominations total. Photos 156.

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  5. Mar 29, 2011 · Patty Duke presenting George Kennedy with the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Cool Hand Luke" at the 40th Academy Awards® in 1968.

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  6. Feb 29, 2016 · Feb. 29, 2016. George Kennedy, who played tough guys, oafs, G.I.’s and a bonanza of cowboys as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and durable character actors, and who won an Oscar as the best...

  7. George Kennedy. Actor: Cool Hand Luke. George Harris Kennedy, Jr. was born on February 18, 1925 in New York City, to Helen (Kieselbach), a ballet dancer, and George Harris Kennedy, an orchestra leader and musician. Following high school graduation, Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 with the hope to become a fighter pilot in the ...

  8. George Kennedy was an award-winning American film and TV actor, best known for his performance as ‘Dragline’ in ‘Cool Hand Luke.’. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

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