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Also known as Arthur Carney, Arthur William Matthew Carney

American actor and comedian (1918–2003)

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Art Carney was an American actor and comedian who lived from 1918 to 2003 and became one of the most recognizable entertainers of his era. He is remembered for his versatile performances across television, film, and stage, making significant contributions to American entertainment during the mid-to-late 20th century.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1918-11-04
Active to
2003-11-09

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Total plays
11,056

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Born Arthur William Matthew Carney in Mount Vernon, New York, he gained lifelong fame for his portrayal of upstairs neighbor and sewer worker Ed Norton opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden in the popular television comedy show The Honeymooners. Art Carney also had many screen and stage roles, including the portrayal on Broadway of Felix Unger in The Odd Couple (opposite Walter Matthau as Oscar). He was nominated for seven Emmy Awards. Carney had been a busy radio actor before being drafted as

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Key facts

Born
Arthur William Matthew Carney , ( 1918-11-04 ) November 4, 1918, Mount Vernon, New York , U.S.
Died
November 9, 2003 (2003-11-09) (aged 85), Chester, Connecticut , U.S.
Resting place
Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupations
Actor comedian
Years active
1939–1993
Spouses
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Family
Devin Carney (grandson) Reeve Carney (grand-nephew)
Allegiance
United States
Branch
United States Army
Service years
1943–1945
Rank
Private
Unit
28th Infantry Division
Conflicts
World War II Battle of Normandy
Awards
Purple Heart , American Campaign Medal , European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal , World War II Victory Medal

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Encyclopedic overview

Arthur William Matthew Carney (November 4, 1918 – November 9, 2003) was an American actor and comedian. A recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and six Primetime Emmy Awards, he was best known for his role as Ed Norton on the sitcom The Honeymooners (1955–1956).

His film roles include Harry and Tonto (1974), The Late Show (1977), House Calls (1978), Going in Style (1979), Firestarter, The Muppets Take Manhattan (both 1984), Last Action Hero (1993), and the Star Wars Holiday Special.

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