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George Harris Kennedy Jr. (February 18, 1925 – February 28, 2016) was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 film and television productions. He played "Dragline" in Cool Hand Luke (1967), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role and being nominated for the corresponding Golden Globe .
George Kennedy (1925-2016) was a versatile and prolific actor who starred in films such as Cool Hand Luke, Airport, The Naked Gun and Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. He also appeared in TV shows like Dallas, The Young and the Restless and The Phil Silvers Show, and won an Oscar for his role in Cool Hand Luke.
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Feb 29, 2016 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Kennedy, the hulking, tough-guy character actor who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a savage chain-gang convict in the 1960s classic “Cool Hand Luke,” has died. His grandson Cory Schenkel says Kennedy died on Sunday morning of old age in Boise, Idaho. He was 91.
George Kennedy. Actor: Cool Hand Luke. George Harris Kennedy, Jr. was born on February 18, 1925 in New York City, to Helen (Kieselbach), a ballet dancer, and George Harris Kennedy, an orchestra leader and musician.
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Feb 29, 2016 · George Kennedy, who played tough guys, oafs, G.I.’s and a bonanza of cowboys as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and durable character actors, and who won an Oscar as the best supporting ...
Feb 29, 2016 · George Kennedy, the brawny, Oscar-winning character actor known for such films as “Cool Hand Luke,” “Airport” and the “Naked Gun” films, has died. He was 91.
Mar 18, 2016 · George Kennedy, who has died aged 91, was one of America’s most recognisable and versatile character actors; 6ft 4in tall, sandy haired, burly and gruff, he appeared in more than 175 films ...
