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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 and film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie (1966).
Walter Matthau. Actor: The Odd Couple. Walter Matthau was best known for starring in many films which included Charade (1963), The Odd Couple (1968), Grumpy Old Men (1993), and Dennis the Menace (1993). He often worked with Jack Lemmon and the two were Hollywood's craziest stars.
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List of Walter Matthau performances. Walter Matthau was an American actor. He starred with Jack Lemmon in some films.
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.
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Jun 27, 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).
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Oct 1, 2020 · Celebrate the centenary of the birth of cinema’s most lovable grump with a list of his best movies. From comedies with Jack Lemmon to dramas with Elvis Presley, Matthau showed his versatility and charm in various roles.
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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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