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Walter Matthau (/ ˈ m æ θ aʊ /; born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American screen and stage actor, known for his "hangdog face" and for playing world-weary characters.
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).
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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List of Walter Matthau performances. Matthau in Charade. 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.
- October 1, 1920
- July 1, 2000
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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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.
Jul 2, 2000 · Walter Matthau, whose performances as cantankerous but endearing characters made him a distinctive leading man in movies, theater and television, died yesterday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 79.
