Charles Durning
Biography
Born 02/28/1923
After a heroic stint in the Army during World War II and a lengthy post-military career as a nightclub dancer and instructor, Charles Durning broke into acting in the early 1960s; nearly a decade later, he emerged as one of Hollywood’s most dependable character actors. A pugnacious personality...
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Awards
- In 2008, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Lifetime Achievement
- In 1997, received Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance
- In 1990, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Highlights
- In 2005, Starred in the teen comedy "Dirty Deeds" with Lacey Chabert
- In 2004, Emmy nominated guest starring role as a Marine veteran in the CBS drama "NCIS"
- In 2004, Played Mike Gavin, the retired firefighter father of Denis Leary's character in the FX series "Rescue Me"; his character died in the Season 4 finale; earned an Emmy nomination in 2008 for Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Family & Companions
- Michelle Durning: daughter (Mother, Carol Durning)
- Douglas Durning: son (Mother, Carol Durning)
- Jeanine Durning: daughter (Mother, Carol Durning)
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