Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two of which earned him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He won a Tony award for his portrayal of Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 1990. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, the second youngest of five children, James G. , Clifford John , Frances and Gerald J.... Durning . His mother, Louise M. , was a laundress at West Point, and his father was James Durning. Durning served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Drafted at age 21, he was first assigned as a rifleman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, and later served overseas with the 3rd Army Support troops and the 386th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion. For his valor and the wounds he received during the war, Durning was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Heart medals.
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| Birthdate: | February 28, 1923 |
| Birthplace: | Highland Falls, New York |
| Age: | 89 |
| Height: | 5' 8" |
| Also known as: | Charles Durnham, Durning, Charles, Chuck |