Graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1954. Went to Santa Monica City College where he dropped out after a year due to bad grades. But before he did, he took an acting course because he was told that "nobody flunks acting." Also received some training at Los Angeles Conservatory of Music. Decided to go into acting because he did not want to work or go into the service...See full bio »
1987Ishtar
(music: "HALF HOUR SONG", "SITTING ON THE EDGE OF MY LIFE", "HAREM GIRL" / lyrics: "HALF HOUR SONG", "SITTING ON THE EDGE OF MY LIFE", "HAREM GIRL")
1982Tootsie
(performer: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" 1906 - uncredited)
1989The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Favourite Actor in Motion Picture and Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Motion Picture
1989The 61st Annual Academy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Leading Role & Co-presenter: Best Actress in a Leading Role
1983The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical & Presenter: Cecil B. DeMille Award
[Acting coach Barney Brown] told me, you can have a life. He didn't say anything about success. He said, 'Whether you direct, write, act or stage-manage, you're in the right place.' And he said, 'Go to New York and understand one thing - nothing is going to happen to you for 10 years. Give yourself 10 years and nothing is going to happen.' It was true...
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