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Walter Matthau

Birthday: 10/01/1920
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Biographie:
Walter Matthau was an American actor born on October 1, 1920 in New York City. He was known for his unique blend of humor, charisma and acting talent and was one of the most popular actors of his time.

Matthau began his career in the theater before making his film debut in the 1950s. His breakthrough came with his role in "The Graduate" (1967), in which he played a disillusioned and cynical teacher. This role earned him his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and established him as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors.

Matthau was known for his ability to excel in both comedic and dramatic roles. He starred in a variety of films, including "The Lucky Man" (1969), "An Odd Couple" (1968) and "The Cactus Flower" (1969). His performance in "An Odd Couple" earned him another Oscar nomination.

One of his best-known roles was that of Lt. Zachary Garber in "M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder" (1974), a thriller based on the classic German film of the same name. Matthau's portrayal of a determined police officer impressed critics and audiences alike.

Matthau was known for his collaboration with director Billy Wilder, with whom he worked on several films, including "The Apartment" (1960) and "Buddy Buddy" (1981). Their collaboration led to some of the most iconic and humorous moments in film history.

In addition to his work on screen, Matthau also appeared in various television productions and had a successful stage career on Broadway. His talent spanned several genres and he mastered both comedic timing and emotional depth.

Walter Matthau was appreciated for his acting skills and charisma. His unique blend of humor and honesty made him a beloved actor by viewers around the world. His legacy lives on in his unforgettable roles and incisive presence on screen.

Moview with Walter Matthau

I.Q. - (1994)

Role: Albert Einstein

Pirates - (1986)

Role: Captain Thomas Bartholomew Red

Charade - (1963)

Role: Hamilton Bartholemew

Movie Quotes with Walter Matthau

Quote from The Odd Couple:

"I know him. He'll kill himself just to spite me. Then his ghost will come back, following me around the apartment, haunting and cleaning, haunting and cleaning, haunting and cleaning..."
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Quote from The Odd Couple:

"I can't take it anymore, Felix, I'm cracking up. Everything you do irritates me. And when you're not here, the things I know you're gonna do when you come in irritate me. You leave me little notes on my pillow. Told you 158 times I can't stand little notes on my pillow. 'We're all out of cornflakes. F.U.' Took me three hours to figure out F.U. was Felix Ungar!"
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Quote from The Odd Couple:

Murray: "A whole bottle of pills! My God, get an ambulance!"
Oscar: "Wait a minute, will ya? We don't even know what kind!"
Murray: "What difference does it make? He took a whole bottle!"
Oscar: "Well, maybe they were vitamins! He could be the healthiest one in the room!"
Murray Herb Edelman
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