The Odd Couple
1968
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Walter Matthau (/ ˈ m æ θ aʊ /; born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor, comedian and film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie (1966).
IMDb provides an extensive overview of Walter Matthau's life and career, from his birth in New York to his death in California. Learn about his roles, collaborations, awards, trivia, and more on this web page.
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Learn about the life and career of Walter Matthau, a versatile actor who starred in many comedies and dramas with Jack Lemmon and others. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, military service, trivia, quotes, and more.
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- July 1, 2000
Mar 28, 2024 · Walter Matthau, American actor known for his rumpled face, nasal bray, and razor-sharp comic timing. He was best known for his partnership with Jack Lemmon in such movies as The Fortune Cookie (1966), The Odd Couple (1968), and Grumpy Old Men (1993). Other movies included Kotch (1971) and The Sunshine Boys (1975).
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Jul 1, 2000 · Sat 1 Jul 2000 15.20 EDT. Walter Matthau, the foghorn-voiced movie villain who became a master of crotchety comedy with his Oscar-winning The Fortune Cookie and followed with The Odd Couple,...
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Learn about the life and career of Walter Matthau, one of the greatest actors of the Twentieth Century, who starred in more than 20 Broadway plays and scores of live television shows, and won an Oscar, two Tony's, and a Golden Globe. Discover how he became a versatile and popular comedian, a romantic leading man, and a versatile and esteemed film actor, who played diverse roles from lawyers to detectives, from Einstein to W. C. Fields.
Jul 2, 2000 · A tribute to the late actor Walter Matthau, who died of a heart attack at 79. The author recalls his career, his friendship with Jack Lemmon, his love of comedy and his gambling habit. He shares some of his anecdotes and stories about his life and work.
