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.
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Walter Matthau
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Major awards verified (Oscars)
Complete Award Details 4 Major
| 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 |
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!.
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.
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Walter Matthau has 8 films released between 1957 and 1993.