Walter Matthau - Acting Profile Photo

Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 1, 1920
Died
July 1, 2000 (at 79 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
5 released

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Walter Matthau

Actor New York City, New York, USA
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Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (Oscars)
● 1 Wins
2 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Award For Result
1976 Oscars Best Actor The Sunshine Boys Nominated
1972 Oscars Best Actor Kotch Nominated
1967 Oscars Best Supporting Actor The Fortune Cookie Winner
Year Festival Award For
1967 Oscars Best Supporting Actor The Fortune Cookie
Year Festival Award For
1976 Oscars Best Actor The Sunshine Boys
1972 Oscars Best Actor Kotch
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About Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau was born on 1 October 1920 in New York City, New York, USA. Walter Matthau passed away on 1 July 2000 at the age of 79. Winner of Oscar. We have 5 films with Walter Matthau available. Among Walter Matthau's most popular films: Charade, Grumpy Old Men, California Suite, A Face in the Crowd, The Fortune Cookie.

Walter Matthau was an American actor, born on October 1, 1920, in New York City, New York. He gained prominence for his versatile performances in both comedic and dramatic roles throughout his career. Matthau is best known for his work in notable films such as "Dennis the Menace," where he portrayed the cantankerous Mr. Wilson; "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three," a gripping thriller in which he played a police lieutenant dealing with a subway hijacking; and "Charade," a classic romantic comedy that showcased his ability to blend humor with suspense.

Over the span of his career, Matthau became a beloved figure in Hollywood, earning acclaim for his distinctive voice and expressive facial features. He passed away on July 1, 2000, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Best Known Films of Walter Matthau

Career Statistics - Walter Matthau

5
Total Credits
37
Years Active
1957 - 1993
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
5 films
Top Genres
Comedy (4) Romance (3) Drama (3) Crime (1) Mystery (1)

Frequent Co-Stars of Walter Matthau

Best Movies with Walter Matthau

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Walter Matthau has 5 films released between 1957 and 1993.

Charade (1963) 7.8

Charade

1963

Hamilton Bartholem...

Grumpy Old Men (1993) 7.0

Grumpy Old Men

1993

Max Goldman

The Fortune Cookie (1966) 7.2

The Fortune Cookie

1966

Willie Gingrich

California Suite (1978) 6.2

California Suite

1978

Marvin Michaels