Charles Durning

Charles Durning
Durning in 1975
Born	Charles Edward Durning (1923-02-28)February 28, 1923 Highland Falls, New York, U.S.
Died	December 24, 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 89) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery 38°52′25″N 77°03′51″W / 38.8737°N 77.0641°W / 38.8737; -77.0641
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1951–2012
Spouses	Carole Doughty ​ ​ (m. 1959; div. 1972)​ Mary Ann Amelio ​ ​ (m. 1974; sep. 2010)​
Children	3, including Jeanine Durning[1]
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1943–1946
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	1st Infantry Division, 100th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War II Operation Overlord Battle of the Bulge
Awards	Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Good Conduct Medal World War II Victory Medal

Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays.^[2] Durning's best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Muppet Movie (1979), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990), and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983). Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat.