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  1. Feb 29, 2016 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Kennedy, the hulking, tough-guy character actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a savage chain-gang convict in the 1960s classic "Cool Hand Luke," has died. His grandson Cory Schenkel says Kennedy died on Sunday morning of old age in Boise, Idaho. He was 91.

  2. 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...

  3. George Kennedy was an American film and TV actor, who is remembered for his versatile characters. His muscular physique and grumpy appearance, topped with a deep baritone voice, initially made him perfect for roles of antagonists. However, George displayed his versatility in 'Cool Hand Luke,' the film that earned him his only ‘Academy Award.’.

  4. George Kennedy died on February 28, 2016 in Middleton, Idaho. Read More. Known For. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear. Cool Hand Luke. Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult. Creepshow 2. Charade. The Gambler. The Eiger Sanction. Acting.

  5. Feb 29, 2016 · George Kennedy, the veteran actor who built his early career playing heavies and won an Academy Award in 1968 for his supporting role as the tough Southern prison-camp convict who grew to...

  6. Mar 1, 2016 · George Kennedy, who played tough guys, oafs, GI'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 supporting actor of...

  7. Feb 29, 2016 · George Kennedy, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in “Cool Hand Luke,” died Sunday, a spokesman for the Canyon County, Idaho coroner’s office told TheWrap on Monday. He was 91....

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