Born on January 24, 1917, in Hamden, Connecticut, he was a versatile American actor renowned for his gravelly voice and robust physique. He served in the U.S. Navy before pursuing acting. His breakthrough role came in "Marty" (1955), earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Known for his work in films like "The Wild Bunch" and "The Dirty Dozen," as well as the TV series "McHale's Navy," his career spanned over six decades. He remained active in film and television until his passing in 2012.
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE
The Poseidon Adventure is a thrilling disaster film about a luxury cruise ship capsizing after being hit by a massive tidal wave. As a group of...
THE DIRTY DOZEN
The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 war film about a group of twelve convicted criminals who are offered a chance to redeem themselves by undertaking a...
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
In a dystopian future, Manhattan has been turned into a maximum security prison. When the President's plane crashes inside, ex-soldier Snake Plissken...
THE WILD BUNCH
The Wild Bunch is a 1969 American epic Western film about an aging outlaw gang on the Mexico-U.S. border trying to adapt to the changing world of...