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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
8 released

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Walter Matthau

Actor New York City, New York, USA 2
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Awards & Nominations

Major awards verified (Oscars)
● 1 Wins
2 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Complete Award Details 4 Major
● 6 Wins
3 Nominations
Oscar
1 3 nom.
Other
3 1 nom.
David di Donatello
1 0 nom.
BAFTA
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
1976 Academy Award for Best Actor The Sunshine Boys
1972 Academy Award for Best Actor Kotch
1967 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Fortune Cookie
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1965 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
1962 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
1959 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1967 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Fortune Cookie
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1965 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
1962 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
- David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Year Award
1976 Academy Award for Best Actor The Sunshine Boys
1972 Academy Award for Best Actor Kotch
1959 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
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
Award details source: Wikidata

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 8 films with Walter Matthau available. Among Walter Matthau's most popular films: JFK, Charade, Chaplin, Grumpy Old Men, Hello, Dolly!.

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

8
Total Credits
37
Years Active
1957 - 1993
7.4
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
9 films
Top Genres
Comedy (5) Drama (5) Romance (4) 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 8 films released between 1957 and 1993.

JFK (1991) 8.0

JFK

1991

Senator Long

Charade (1963) 7.8

Charade

1963

Hamilton Bartholem...

Chaplin (1992) 7.5

Chaplin

1992

Self (archive foot...

Grumpy Old Men (1993) 7.0

Grumpy Old Men

1993

Max Goldman

The Fortune Cookie (1966) 7.2

The Fortune Cookie

1966

Willie Gingrich

Hello, Dolly! (1969) 7.1

Hello, Dolly!

1969

Horace Vandergelde...

California Suite (1978) 6.2

California Suite

1978

Marvin Michaels