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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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George Harris Kennedy Jr. [1] (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.
George Kennedy. Jump to. 6 wins & 6 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 1968 Winner Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Cool Hand Luke. Golden Globes, USA. 1971 Nominee Golden Globe. Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture. Airport. 1968 Nominee Golden Globe. Best Supporting Actor. Cool Hand Luke. Laurel Awards. 1971 Nominee Golden Laurel.
- February 18, 1925
- February 28, 2016
Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. George Kennedy (1925-2016) Actor. Additional Crew. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:34. The Gambler (2014) 31 Videos. 99+ Photos.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Middleton, Idaho, USA
Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Biography. George Kennedy. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 18, 1925 · New York City, New York, USA. Died. February 28, 2016 · Middleton, Idaho, USA (natural causes) Birth name. George Harris Kennedy Jr. Height. 6′ 4½″ (1.94 m) Mini Bio.
- February 18, 1925
- February 28, 2016
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...
Jul 14, 2017 · Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press. Mon 29 Feb 2016 20.58 EST. George Kennedy, the hulking, tough-guy character actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a savage chain-gang convict in...
Memorable Moments. Mike Nichols. Best Directing winner for The Gradaute, with presenter Leslie Caron. In the Heat of the Night. Film Editing winner Hal Ashby, director Norman Jewison, Best Actor Rod Steiger and Best Picture-winning producer Walter Mirisch. Gregory Peck. Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient, with presenter Rosalind Russell.
