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Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. [2] Durning's best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Muppet Movie (1979), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990), and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Charles Durning (2008) (US), actor, in recognition of his service with distinction during World War II in France [104] Alain Frecon (2008) (US), honorary consul of France, Minnesota [ 105 ] Steven Spielberg (2008) (US), film director, studio executive, and producer [ 106 ]
Stand Alone is a 1985 American action drama film directed by Alan Beattie and starring Charles Durning. [1] [2] Plot. An older war hero witnesses a murder. He is ...
To Be or Not to Be is a 1983 American war comedy film directed by Alan Johnson, produced by Mel Brooks, and starring Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, Christopher Lloyd, and José Ferrer.
The earliest action for which a U.S. serviceman earned a World War II Medal of Honor was the attack on Pearl Harbor, for which 17 U.S. servicemen were awarded a Medal, although they did so "while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force" rather than "enemy" since the United States was neutral during the ...
World War Ii Heroes, Ages 100 And 98, Fought In Battle Of The Bulge, Now Are Grand Marshals Of Philly Parade. My dad didn’t talk much about his service but would occasionally hint at how hard ...
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan (1883–1959), US Army Major General, commanded the 165th Infantry Regiment (federalized designation of the 69th New York Infantry, the "Fighting Irish") during World War I, and was Chief of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II; also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and National Security Medal, making ...
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