Charles Durning (I) (1923–2012) |
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WWII veteran, dance instructor and diversely talented stage & screen actor were 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 was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors. Durning ...
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Born:in Highland Falls, New York, USADied:(age 89) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (216 credits)
Actor (216 credits)
2004-2011
Rescue Me
(TV Series)
Michael Gavin / Tommy's Dad
Michael Gavin / Tommy's Dad
- Mutha
(2011)
... Michael Gavin
- Torch
(2009)
... Michael Gavin
- Iceman
(2009)
... Tommy's Dad
- Yaz
(2007)
... Michael Gavin
- Cycle
(2007)
... Michael Gavin
1999-2009
Family Guy
(TV Series)
Francis Griffin
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)
2006
Everwood
(TV Series)
Eugene Brown
Eugene Brown
- Goodbye, Love
(2006)
... Eugene Brown
- Reckoning
(2006)
... Eugene Brown
2003
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Father Thomas Madden
Father Thomas Madden
- The Root of All Evil
(2003)
... Father Thomas Madden
1998-2002
Everybody Loves Raymond
(TV Series)
Father Hubley
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
2002
First Monday
(TV Series)
Justice Henry Hoskins
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
2001
Citizen Baines
(TV Series)
Clifford Connelly
Clifford Connelly
- Three Days in November
(2001)
... Clifford Connelly
1997-2000
Early Edition
(TV Series)
Judge Steven Romick / Psychiatrist
Judge Steven Romick / Psychiatrist
- Time
(2000)
... Judge Steven Romick
- A Regular Joe
(1997)
... Psychiatrist
1999-2000
Now and Again
(TV Series)
Narrator
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
1998-2000
The Practice
(TV Series)
Stephen Donnell
Stephen Donnell
- Death Penalties
(2000)
... Stephen Donnell
- Passing Go
(1998)
... Stephen Donnell
1998
Cybill
(TV Series)
A.J. Sheridan
A.J. Sheridan
- Daddy
(1998)
... A.J. Sheridan
- Bakersfield
(1998)
... A.J. Sheridan (uncredited)
1998
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Thomas Finnegan
Thomas Finnegan
- Finnegan's Wake
(1998)
... Thomas Finnegan
1997
Orleans
(TV Series)
Frank Vitelli
Frank Vitelli
- When the Saints Go Marching in
(1997)
... Frank Vitelli
- Luther's Temptation
(1997)
... Frank Vitelli
- Baby-Sitting
(1997)
... Frank Vitelli
1995
A Woman of Independent Means
(TV Mini-Series)
Andrew Alcott
Andrew Alcott
- Part III
(1995)
... Andrew Alcott
- Part II
(1995)
... Andrew Alcott
- Part I
(1995)
... Andrew Alcott
1994
The American Revolution
(TV Series documentary)
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
- Birth of the Republic
(1994)
... Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- England's Last Chance
(1994)
... Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- The World at War
(1994)
... Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- Washington & Arnold
(1994)
... Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- 1776
(1994)
... Benjamin Franklin (voice)
1990-1994
Evening Shade
(TV Series)
Dr. Harlan Elldridge
Dr. Harlan Elldridge
- I Left My Ring in Evening Shade
(1994)
... Dr. Harlan Elldridge (credit only)
- The Odder Couple
(1994)
... Dr. Harlan Elldridge
- Mama Knows Best
(1994)
... Dr. Harlan Elldridge (credit only)
- Wood Climbs to New Heights
(1994)
... Dr. Harlan Elldridge
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?
(1994)
... Dr. Harlan Elldridge
1990
The Kennedys of Massachusetts
(TV Mini-Series)
John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.3
(1990)
... John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... John 'Honey Fitz' Fitzgerald
1985-1986
Amazing Stories
(TV Series)
Earl / Assistant to the Boss
Earl / Assistant to the Boss
- You Gotta Believe Me
(1986)
... Earl
- Guilt Trip
(1985)
... Assistant to the Boss
1985
Eye to Eye
(TV Series)
Oscar Poole
Oscar Poole
- Episode #1.6
(1985)
... Oscar Poole
- A Crossword Puzzle
(1985)
... Oscar Poole
- Dumb Death of Blonde
(1985)
... Oscar Poole
- The Suicide
(1985)
... Oscar Poole
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Oscar Poole
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
(TV Series)
Uncle Doffue
Uncle Doffue
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
(1985)
... Uncle Doffue
1981
Great Performances
(TV Series)
McMahon (story 'The Monument')
McMahon (story 'The Monument')
- The Girls in Their Summer Dresses and Other Stories
(1981)
... McMahon (story 'The Monument')
1979
Studs Lonigan
(TV Mini-Series)
Paddy Lonigan
Paddy Lonigan
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Paddy Lonigan
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Paddy Lonigan
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Paddy Lonigan
1975-1976
The Cop and the Kid
(TV Series)
Officer Frank Murphy
Officer Frank Murphy
- The Ballad of Joe
(1976)
... Officer Frank Murphy
- Previous Engagement
(1976)
... Officer Frank Murphy
- Daydream
(1976)
... Officer Frank Murphy
- Danger: Men Working
(1976)
... Officer Frank Murphy
- The Ides of Martha
(1976)
... Officer Frank Murphy
1976
Captains and the Kings
(TV Mini-Series)
Ed Healey
Ed Healey
- Chapter III
(1976)
... Ed Healey
- Chapter II
(1976)
... Ed Healey
- Chapter I
(1976)
... Ed Healey
1972
Another World
(TV Series)
Gil McGowan
Gil McGowan
- Episode dated 24 October 1972
(1972)
... Gil McGowan
- Episode #1.2051
(1972)
... Gil McGowan
1967-1968
N.Y.P.D.
(TV Series)
Lawrence
Lawrence
- Naked in the Streets
(1968)
... Lawrence
- Old Gangsters Never Die
(1967)
1963
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series)
Clarence Hollis
Clarence Hollis
- The Counterfeit League
(1963)
... Clarence Hollis
1953
You Are There
(TV Series)
Col. John Jameson
Col. John Jameson
- The Treason of Benedict Arnold
(1953)
... Col. John Jameson
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Soundtrack (12 credits)
Soundtrack (12 credits)
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Additional Crew (1 credit)
Additional Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (62 credits)
Self (62 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Knock Knock (1976). Comedy. Written by Jules Feiffer. Directed by Marshall W. Mason [earliest Broadway credit]. Biltmore Theatre: 24 Feb 1976- 3 Jul 1976 (152 performances + 8 previews). Cast: Neil Flanagan (as "Abe"), Judd Hirsch (as "Wiseman/Messenger/Gambler/Judge/Joan's Voices"), Daniel Seltzer (as "Cohn"), Nancy Snyder (as... See more »Alternate Names:
Charles DurnhamHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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