Art Carney

Arthur William Matthew “Art” Carney (November 4, 1918 – November 9, 2003) was an American actor in movies, stage, television and radio. He is best known for playing Ed Norton, alongside with Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden in the situation comedy The Honeymooners, and for winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Harry and Tonto.

Carney was born on November 4, 1918 in Mount Vernon, New York.^[1] Carney was married three times; first to Jean Myers from 1940 until they divorced in 1965. Second, he was married to Barbara Isaac from 1966 until they divorced in 1977. Last, he was remarried to Jean Myers from 1980 until his death in 2003. Carney had three children with Myers.

Carney died on November 9, 2003 in Chester, Connecticut from natural causes. He was 85 years old.^[2]

1. ↑ Film Reference Biography
2. ↑ "Art Carney, Lauded for 'Honeymooners', Dies", The New York Times, November 12, 2003