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Ernest Borgnine

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Also known as Ermes Effron Borgnino, Ermes Borgnino

American actor (1917–2012)

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Ernest Borgnine was an American male actor whose professional career spanned from 1951 to 2012. Born on January 24, 1917, he died on July 8, 2012. He stood 175 centimeters tall and had four children.

His notable works include the books *Snowflakes in September*, *Ernest Borgnine*, and *Ernie*. Borgnine was recognized in the Academy Award Best Actor collection and the Hollywood Walk Of Fame collection.

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Person · Open Library

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  • Snowflakes in September
  • Ernest Borgnine
  • Ernie

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1917-01-24
Active to
2012-07-08

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Listeners
41
Total plays
52

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Encyclopedic overview

Ernest Borgnine (/ˈbɔːrɡnaɪn/ BORG-nyne; born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.

Borgnine's film career began in 1951 and included supporting roles in China Corsair (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), Vera Cruz (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), and The Wild Bunch (1969). He played the unconventional lead in many films, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Marty (1955), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Borgnine starred as the title character in the sitcom McHale's Navy (1962–1966) and co-starred as Dominic Santini in the action series Airwolf (1984–1986).

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