- Born Name: Charles Durning
- Birthday: 1923-02-28 (Year-Month-Day)
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- Medium: Actor
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Charles Durning, Charles Durning (born February 28, 1923) is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durnings memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting (1973) and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon (1975), along with the comedies Tootsie and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (both 1982), the latter 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.