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Charles Bronson (born Charles Dennis Buchinsky; November 3, 1921 – August 30, 2003) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in action films and his "granite features and brawny physique". Bronson was born into extreme poverty in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town in the Allegheny Mountains.
Charles Bronson. Actor: Death Wish. The archetypal screen tough guy with weatherbeaten features--one film critic described his rugged looks as "a Clark Gable who had been left out in the sun too long"--Charles Bronson was born Charles Buchinsky, one of 15 children of struggling parents in Pennsylvania.
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- Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Apr 2, 2014 · American film Charles Bronson was best known for playing tough-guy, vigilante roles in films like 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'Death Wish.' Updated: Apr 19, 2021 (1921-2003)
After nearly 25 years as a working actor, he became an 'overnight" sensation. Bronson then hooked up with British director Michael Winner to star in several highly successful urban crime thrillers, including The Mechanic (1972) and The Stone Killer (1973).
- November 3, 1921
- August 30, 2003
Charles Bronson (born Charles Dennis Buchinsky; November 3, 1921 – August 30, 2003) was an American actor. Known for his "granite features and brawny physique," [1] he gained international fame for his starring roles in action, western, and war films; initially as a supporting player and later a leading man.
YearTitleRoleNotes1951JackUncredited1951WascylewskiUncredited1951Angelo KorvacUncredited1952"Pittsburgh Philo" GreenUncreditedMay 15, 2024 · Charles Bronson, American motion-picture and television actor who was best known for his portrayal of tough guys, especially in the movie Death Wish (1974) and its sequels. His other notable films included The Magnificent Seven (1960), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), and Hard Times (1976).
Sep 1, 2003 · Charles Bronson, the Pennsylvania coal miner who drifted into films as a villain and became an action star, notably in the popular “Death Wish” vengeance movies, has died.
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