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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 Academy Awards, USA (1) Golden Globes, USA (2) Laurel Awards (2) Photoplay Awards (1) Razzie Awards (1) ShoWest Convention, USA (1) Walk of Fame (1) Western Heritage Awards (1) Golden Boot Awards (1) The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards (1)
- February 18, 1925
- February 28, 2016
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 Army Air Corps. Instead, he wound up in the ...
- February 18, 1925
- February 28, 2016
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 Army Air Corps.
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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 ...
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Jul 14, 2017 · 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.
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.’.
