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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.
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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 date, height, family, military service, awards, trivia, quotes, and more.
- October 1, 1920
- July 1, 2000
Apr 25, 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 2, 2000 · A tribute to the late actor Walter Matthau, who starred in comedies and dramas with Jack Lemmon, Billy Wilder and Neil Simon. Learn about his career, his humor, his gambling and his heart problems.
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Jul 1, 2000 · Learn about the life and career of Walter Matthau, an American actor, comedian and film director who starred in classics like The Odd Couple, Charade and The Fortune Cookie. Find out his awards, roles, collaborations and trivia on The Movie Database.
