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Ex-pro boxer, WWII veteran, dance instructor and diversely talented stage & screen actor are all inclusions on the resume of this perpetually busy US actor who didn't get in front of the cameras until around the time of his fortieth birthday ! The stockily built Charles Durning is one of Hollywood's... See full bio »

Born:

Charles Edward Durning
in Highland Falls, New York, USA

Died:

(age 89) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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2013 Captured Hearts (filming)
Santa Claus
 
2013 Scavenger Killers (post-production)
Dylan Frier
 
2013 Amazing Racer
Floyd
 
2012 Rogue Assassin
Frank Maro
 
2004-2011 Rescue Me (TV series)
Michael Gavin / Tommy's Dad
– Mutha (2011) … Michael Gavin
– Torch (2009) … Michael Gavin
– Yaz (2007) … Michael Gavin
– Cycle (2007) … Michael Gavin
– High (2007) … Michael Gavin
See all 27 episodes »
 
2011 The Life Zone
James Wise
 
2011 The Great Fight
Judge Frier
 
2011 Naked Run
Congressman Davenport
 
2010 An Affirmative Act
Man in the White Suit
 
2010 The Waiter
Frank 'The Handler' Maro
 
2010 No Clean Break (TV series)
The Wise Man
 
2010 Three Chris's
Kris Kringle
 
1999-2009 Family Guy (TV series)
Francis Griffin
– Family Goy (2009) … Francis Griffin (voice)
– Peter's Two Dads (2007) … Francis Griffin (voice)
– The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz (2005) … Francis Griffin (voice)
– Mr. Saturday Knight (2001) … Francis Griffin (voice)
– Holy Crap (1999) … Francis Griffin (voice)
 
2009 Shannon's Rainbow
Floyd
 
2008 A Bunch of Amateurs
Charlie Rosenberg
 
2008 The Golden Boys
John Bartlett
 
2008 iMurders
Dr. Seamus St. Martin
 
2008/III Break
The Wise Man
 
2008/I Deal
Charlie Adler
 
2008 Good Dick
Charlie
 
2007 Polycarp
Alexander Hathaway
 
2007 Monk (TV series)
Hank Johansen
– Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital (2007) … Hank Johansen
 
2006 Everwood (TV series)
Eugene Brown
– Goodbye, Love (2006) … Eugene Brown
– Reckoning (2006) … Eugene Brown
 
2006 Desperation (TV movie)
Tom Billingsley
 
2006 Forget About It
Eddie O'Brien
 
2006 Local Color
Yammi
 
2006 Jesus, Mary and Joey
Teddy the Bartender
 
2006 Unbeatable Harold
Harold's Father
 
2006 Miracle Dogs Too (video)
Captain Pete Weaver
 
2006 Descansos
Inkeeper #2
 
2005 Dirty Deeds
Victor Rasdale
 
2005 One Last Ride
Mr. Orlick
 
2005 The L.A. Riot Spectacular
The Lawyer
 
2005 Detective (TV movie)
Councilman Max Ernst
 
2005 Resurrection: The J.R. Richard Story
Frank McNally
 
2005 River's End
Murray Blythe
 
2004 A Very Married Christmas (TV movie)
Ozzy Larson
 
2004 A Boyfriend for Christmas (TV movie)
Santa Claus
 
2004 NCIS (TV series)
Ernie Yost
– Call of Silence (2004) … Ernie Yost
 
2004 Death and Texas
Marshall Ledger
 
2003 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Father Madden
– The Root of All Evil (2003) … Father Madden
 
2003 Dead Canaries
Jimmy Kerrigan
 
2002 Mr. St. Nick (TV movie)
Nicholas XX
 
2002 Mother Ghost
George
 
2002 Turn of Faith
Philly Russo
 
1998-2002 Everybody Loves Raymond (TV series)
Father Hubley
– The First Time (2002) … Father Hubley
– The Angry Family (2001) … Father Hubley
– The Tenth Anniversary (2000) … Father Hubley
– Prodigal Son (2000) … Father Hubley
– Move Over (1999) … Father Hubley
See all 6 episodes »
 
2002 First Monday (TV series)
Justice Henry Hoskins
– Family Secrets (2002) … Justice Henry Hoskins
– Showdown (2002) … Justice Henry Hoskins
– Strip Search (2002) … Justice Henry Hoskins
– Unprotected Speech (2002) … Justice Henry Hoskins
– Secrets and Lies (2002) … Justice Henry Hoskins
See all 13 episodes »
 
2002 Pride & Loyalty
Dylan Frier
 
2002 The Naked Run (short)
Congressman Davenport
 
2002 The Last Man Club
John 'Eagle Eye' Pennell
 
2001 Citizen Baines (TV series)
Clifford Connelly
– Three Days in November (2001) … Clifford Connelly
 
2001 Bleacher Bums (TV movie)
Scorekeeper Victor
 
2001 L.A.P.D.: To Protect and to Serve
Stuart Steele
 
2001 Arli$$ (TV series)
– Fielding Offers (2001)
 
2001 The Judge (TV movie)
Judge Harlan Radovich
 
2000 State and Main
Mayor George Bailey
 
2000 The Last Producer
Syd Wolf
 
2000 Very Mean Men
Paddy Mulroney
 
2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Pappy O'Daniel
 
1997-2000 Early Edition (TV series)
Judge Steven Romick / Psychiatrist
– Time (2000) … Judge Steven Romick
– A Regular Joe (1997) … Psychiatrist
 
1999-2000 Now and Again (TV series)
Narrator
– The Eggman Cometh (2000) … Narrator
– The Bugmeister, Part Bee (2000) … Narrator
– The Bugmeister (2000) … Narrator
– There Are No Words (2000) … Narrator
– Lizzard's Tale (2000) … Narrator
See all 20 episodes »
 
2000 Lakeboat
Skippy
 
1998-2000 The Practice (TV series)
Stephen Donnell
– Death Penalties (2000) … Stephen Donnell
– Passing Go (1998) … Stephen Donnell
 
2000 The Hoop Life (TV series)
Wes Connelly
– The Second Chance (2000) … Wes Connelly
 
2000 Never Look Back
 
1999 Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (TV movie)
Det. Charlie Duffy
 
1999 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV series)
 
1999/I Justice (TV movie)
Moe Ryan
 
1999 Hard Time: The Premonition (TV movie)
Det. Charlie Duffy
 
1998 Hard Time (TV movie)
Det. Charlie Duffy
 
1998 A Chance of Snow (TV movie)
Earl Pulmer
 
1998 Hi-Life
Fatty
 
1998 Cybill (TV series)
A.J. Sheridan
– Daddy (1998) … A.J. Sheridan
– Bakersfield (1998) … A.J. Sheridan (uncredited)
 
1998 Homicide: Life on the Street (TV series)
Thomas Finnegan
– Finnegan's Wake (1998) … Thomas Finnegan
 
1998 Jerry and Tom
Vic
 
1998 Shelter
Capt. Robert Landis
 
1997 Orleans (TV series)
Frank Vitelli
– When the Saints Go Marching in (1997) … Frank Vitelli
– Luther's Temptation (1997) … Frank Vitelli
– Baby-Sitting (1997) … Frank Vitelli
 
1997 The Secret Life of Algernon
Norbie Hess
 
1996 One Fine Day
Lew
 
1996 Mrs. Santa Claus (TV movie)
Santa Claus
 
1996 The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (video)
Archie (voice)
 
1996 Recon
 
1996 Spy Hard
The Director
 
1996 Elmo Saves Christmas (video)
Santa Claus
 
1995 Home for the Holidays
Henry Larson
 
1995 The Grass Harp
Reverend Buster
 
1995/I The Last Supper
Reverend Gerald Hutchens
 
1995 A Woman of Independent Means (TV mini-series)
Andrew Alcott
 
1994 I.Q.
Louis Bamberger
 
1994 Leslie's Folly (TV short)
 
1994 Texan (TV short)
Vaughn
 
1994 Roomates (TV movie)
Barney
 
1990-1994 Evening Shade (TV series)
Dr. Harlan Elldridge
– I Left My Ring in Evening Shade (1994) … Dr. Harlan Elldridge
– The Odder Couple (1994) … Dr. Harlan Elldridge
– Mama Knows Best (1994) … Dr. Harlan Elldridge
– Wood Climbs to New Heights (1994) … Dr. Harlan Elldridge
– Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood? (1994) … Dr. Harlan Elldridge
See all 98 episodes »
 
1994 The Hudsucker Proxy
Waring Hudsucker
 
1993 Harlan & Merleen (TV movie)
Dr. Harlan Elldridge
 
1993 When a Stranger Calls Back (TV movie)
John Clifford
 
1993 The Music of Chance
Bill Flower
 
1992 Performance (TV series)
Charles F. Money
– Tales from Hollywood (1992) … Charles F. Money
 
1992 The Water Engine (TV movie)
Tour Guide
 
1991 The Story Lady (TV movie)
Judge (uncredited)
 
1991 The Return of Eliot Ness (TV movie)
Roger Finn
 
1991 V.I. Warshawski
Det. Lt. Bobby Mallory
 
1990 Fatal Sky
Colonel Clancy
 
1990 Dick Tracy
Chief Brandon
 
1990 The Kennedys of Massachusetts (TV mini-series)
John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
 
1989 Dinner at Eight (TV movie)
Dan Packard
 
1989 The Butter Battle Book (TV short)
Grandfather (voice)
 
1989 Cat Chaser
Jiggs Scully
 
1989 Prime Target (TV movie)
Earl Mulcahaney
 
1989 Brenda Starr
Editor Francis I. Livright
 
1989 Étoile
Uncle Joshua
 
1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (TV movie)
Santa
 
1988 Unholy Matrimony (TV movie)
Reverend Samuel Corey
 
1988 Far North
Bertrum
 
1988 Case Closed (TV movie)
Les Kabowski
 
1988 Cop
Dutch Peltz
 
1987 The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains (TV movie)
Warden Hardy
 
1987 Hadley's Rebellion
Sam Crawford
 
1987 I Would Be Called John: Pope John XXIII (TV movie)
Pope John XXIII
 
1987 A Tiger's Tale
Charlie Drumm
 
1987 Happy New Year
Charlie
 
1987 The Rosary Murders
Father Ted Nabors
 
1987 Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (TV movie)
Sen. Henry Colton
 
1986 Solarbabies
The Warden
 
1986 Meatballs III: Summer Job
Pete, Heaven Doorman (uncredited)
 
1985-1986 Amazing Stories (TV series)
Assistant to the Boss / Earl
– You Gotta Believe Me (1986) … Earl
– Guilt Trip (1985) … Assistant to the Boss
 
1986 Tough Guys
Deke Yablonski
 
1986 Where the River Runs Black
Father O'Reilly
 
1986 Big Trouble
O'Mara
 
1985 Stand Alone
Louis Thibadeau
 
1985 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Uncle Doffue
– The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1985) … Uncle Doffue
 
1985 Death of a Salesman (TV movie)
Charley
 
1985 The Man with One Red Shoe
Ross
 
1985 Comedy Factory (TV series)
Harry Deegan
– Side by Side (1985) … Harry Deegan
 
1985 Stick
Chucky
 
1985 Eye to Eye (TV series)
Oscar
– Dick & Tracey (1985) … Oscar
 
1984 Mass Appeal
Monsignor Thomas Burke
 
1984 P.O.P. (TV movie)
P Oliver Pendergast
 
1984 Good Evening, He Lied (TV movie)
Nick
 
1984 Mister Roberts (TV movie)
The Captain
 
1983 To Be or Not to Be
Col. Erhardt
 
1983 Two of a Kind
Charlie
 
1983 Scarface
Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1982 Tootsie
Les
 
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Governor
 
1982 American Playhouse (TV series)
Retired Man
– Working (1982) … Retired Man
 
1981 Sharky's Machine
Lt. Friscoe
 
1981 Dark Night of the Scarecrow (TV movie)
Otis P. Hazelrigg
 
1981 True Confessions
Jack Amsterdam
 
1981 Great Performances (TV series)
McMahon (story 'The Monument')
– The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories (1981) … McMahon (story 'The Monument')
 
1981 The Best Little Girl in the World (TV movie)
Frank Powell
 
1981 Casey Stengel (TV movie)
Casey Stengel
 
1981 Crisis at Central High (TV movie)
Jess Matthews
 
1980 A Perfect Match (TV movie)
Bill Larson
 
1980 The Final Countdown
Senator Samuel Chapman
 
1980 Die Laughing
Arnold
 
1980 Attica (TV movie)
Commissioner Russell Oswald
 
1979 When a Stranger Calls
John Clifford
 
1979 Starting Over
Michael (Mickey) Potter
 
1979 North Dallas Forty
Coach Johnson
 
1979 The Muppet Movie
Doc Hopper
 
1979 Tilt
Harold 'The Whale' Remmens
 
1979 Studs Lonigan (TV mini-series)
Paddy Lonigan
 
1978 The Greek Tycoon
Michael Russell
 
1978 An Enemy of the People
Peter Stockmann
 
1978 The Fury
Dr. Jim McKeever
 
1978 Special Olympics (TV movie)
Carl Gallitzin
 
1977 The Choirboys
Spermwhale Whalen
 
1977 Visions (TV series)
Cubby Doucette
– The Dancing Bear (1977) … Cubby Doucette
 
1977 Twilight's Last Gleaming
President David T. Stevens
 
1976 Captains and the Kings (TV mini-series)
Ed Healey
– Chapter III (1976) … Ed Healey
– Chapter II (1976) … Ed Healey
– Chapter I (1976) … Ed Healey
 
1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York
Rufus T. Crisp
 
1975-1976 The Cop and the Kid (TV series)
Officer Frank Murphy
– The Ides of Martha (1976) … Officer Frank Murphy
– Not with My Teacher (1976) … Officer Frank Murphy
– A Little Understanding Goes a Short Way (1976) … Officer Frank Murphy
– The Hero (1976) … Officer Frank Murphy
– The Weekend Guest (1976) … Officer Frank Murphy
See all 13 episodes »
 
1976 The Ashes of Mrs. Reasoner (TV movie)
 
1975 The Hindenburg
Captain Pruss
 
1975 Breakheart Pass
O'Brien
 
1975 The Rivalry (TV movie)
Sen. Stephen Douglas
 
1975 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Havens
– Retire in Sunny Hawaii... Forever (1975) … Havens
 
1975 Baretta (TV series)
Jake Hatch
– Set Up City (1975) … Jake Hatch
 
1975 Dog Day Afternoon
Moretti
 
1975 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Don Corcoran
– The Deadly Conspiracy: Part 2 (1975) … Don Corcoran
 
1975 Cannon (TV series)
Don Corcoran
– The Deadly Conspiracy (1975) … Don Corcoran
 
1975 Switch (TV series)
Phil Beckman
– Pilot Episode (1975) … Phil Beckman
 
1975 Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (TV movie)
Al Green
 
1975 The Trial of Chaplain Jensen (TV movie)
Budd Rogers
 
1974 The Front Page
Murphy
 
1973 The Sting
Lt. Wm. Snyder
 
1973 Rx for the Defense (TV movie)
District Attorney Horn
 
1973 Sisters
Joseph Larch
 
1973 All in the Family (TV series)
Detective
– Gloria the Victim (1973) … Detective
 
1973 The Connection (TV movie)
Frank Devlin
 
1973 Deadhead Miles
Truck Driver in Cafe
 
1972 Another World (TV series)
Police Chief Gil McGowan #1
 
1972 Madigan (TV series)
Sid Balinger
– The Midtown Beat (1972) … Sid Balinger
 
1972 Doomsday Voyage
Jason's First Mate
 
1972 Look Homeward, Angel (TV movie)
Will Pentland
 
1972 Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
Murphy
 
1971 The Pursuit of Happiness
2nd Guard
 
1970 I Walk the Line
Hunnicutt
 
1970 Hi, Mom!
Superintendent (as Charles Durnham)
 
1970 The High Chaparral (TV series)
Hewitt
– The Reluctant Deputy (1970) … Hewitt
 
1969 Stiletto
Bit Part (uncredited)
 
1967-1968 N.Y.P.D. (TV series)
Lawrence
– Naked in the Streets (1968) … Lawrence
– Old Gangsters Never Die (1967)
 
1965 Harvey Middleman, Fireman
Dooley
 
1965 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV series)
– A Question of Murder (1965)
 
1963 East Side/West Side (TV series)
Bureaucrat
– Go Fight City Hall (1963) … Bureaucrat
 
1962 The Password Is Courage
American Soldier (uncredited)
 
1953 You Are There (TV series)
Colonel John Jameson
– The Treason of Benedict Arnold (1953) … Colonel John Jameson
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (10 titles)
2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (performer: "You Are My Sunshine" 1940)
 
1995 The Grass Harp (performer: "ROCK OF AGES")
 
1988 Dolly (TV series)
– Episode #1.13 (1988) (performer: "The Sidestep", "Blaze of Glory")
 
1985 Comedy Factory (TV series)
– Side by Side (1985) (performer: "Side by Side")
 
1984 P.O.P. (TV movie) (performer: "P.O.P.")
 
1982 Tootsie (performer: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" 1906 - uncredited)
 
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (performer: "The Sidestep")
 
1982 American Playhouse (TV series)
– Working (1982) (performer: "If I Could've Been", "Joe")
 
1975 Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (TV movie) (performer: "Suddenly, There's You", "I Love To Dance")
 
1974 The Front Page (performer: "Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1994 Normandy: The Great Crusade (TV movie) (narrator)
 
Show ShowSelf (45 titles)
2013 When Jane & Johnny Come Marching... Homeless (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2009 According to Dom (documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Hollywood Moments (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Honoree
 
2007 Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (TV series documentary)
Quote Reader
– Censored (2007) … Quote Reader (voice)
– The Temptations of Eve (2007) … Quote Reader (voice)
 
2007 National Memorial Day Concert (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 'Dog Day Afternoon': Casting the Controversy (video short)
Himself
 
2005 The Art of 'The Sting' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.9 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Sisters, l'autopsie (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jessica Lange: On Her Own Terms (2001) … Himself
 
2001 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 American Veteran Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 A Constant Forge (documentary)
 
2000 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Sydney Pollack (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony (TV mini-series documentary) (voice)
 
1998 America in the '40s (TV documentary)
Host
 
1998 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jessica Lange (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The City of Greater New York: The Story of Consolidation (TV documentary)
Mayor William Strong (voice)
 
1998 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert Wise (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman (TV documentary)
 
1994 The American Revolution (TV documentary)
Benjamin Franklin (voice)
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1992 The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1991 The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Actress in Motion Picture
 
1990 A Conversation with Dinah (TV series)
Himself
 
1990 The 44th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Featured Actor in a Play
 
1990 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1988 Dolly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.13 (1988) … Himself
 
1986 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV movie)
Himself
 
1984 The 56th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in Supporting Role
 
1984 Your Choice for the Film Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Overall New Television Program
 
1983 The 55th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1982 The Best Little Special in Texas (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1979 One of the Missing (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 22 June 1976 (1976) … Himself - Actor
 
1973-1975 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 December 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2013 The 85th Oscars (TV special)
Himself - Actor (In Memoriam)
 
2013 The EE British Academy Film Awards (TV movie)
Memorial Tribute
 
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 
2012 Top Priority: The Terror Within (documentary)
Himself - Academy Award Nominated Actor
 
2005 Kermit: A Frog's Life (video short)
Doc Hopper (uncredited)
 
1994 Great Performances (TV series)
 
1990 The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (TV documentary)
Doc Hopper (uncredited)
 

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Alternate Names:

Charles Durnham

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

Of course, I'm not often the top dog, but sometimes it's better not to be top dog, because you last longer. If a movie or play flops, you always blame the lead. They say: "He couldn't carry it." They always blame him. But they rarely blame the second or third banana. See more »

Trivia:

His first job in the entertainment field was as an usher at a burlesque house. His career officially started as a singer with a band at the age of 16, before going into acting. His first professional play was in Buffalo before he went off to war. See more »

Trademark:

Usually has played burly and tough but genial characters See more »

Nickname:

Charlie See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces