Walter Matthau

✶October 1, 1920

†July 1, 2000

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Walter John Matthau was an American actor, known for his "hangdog face" and for playing world-weary characters. He starred in 10 films alongside his real-life friend Jack Lemmon, including The Odd Couple (1968) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). The New York Times called this "one of Hollywood's most successful pairings". Among other accolades, Matthau won an Academy Award, one BAFTA Award, and two Tony Awards.

American actor, comedian and director (1920–2000)

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Biography from the article Walter Matthau on the English Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.