Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor. He best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990) and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983).
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Known For
Scarface
(1983)
Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
Tootsie
(1982)
Les Nichols
The Sting
(1973)
Lt. Wm. Snyder
Dog Day Afternoon
(1975)
Det. Sgt. Eugene Moretti
The Final Countdown
(1980)
Senator Samuel Chapman
The Fury
(1978)
Dr. Jim McKeever
Dick Tracy
(1990)
Chief Brandon
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
(2000)
Pappy O'Daniel
One Fine Day
(1996)
Lew, Jack's boss
The Hudsucker Proxy
(1994)
Waring Hudsucker
Spy Hard
(1996)
The Director
The Muppet Movie
(1979)
Doc Hopper
Death of a Salesman
(1985)
Charley
The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists