Charles Durning
Biography
Charles Edward Durning was a renowned American actor born on February 28, 1923, in Highland Falls, New York. He served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat before embarking on a prolific acting career spanning over two centuries of films, TV shows, and plays. Notable highlights include his Oscar nominations for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and To Be or Not to Be, as well as iconic roles in The Sting, Dog Day Afternoon, and Tootsie.