Biography

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 two times: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983).

Known For

Scarface

Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Pappy O'Daniel

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Self

The Last Supper

Reverend Gerald Hutchens

The Pursuit of Happiness

2nd Guard

Hard Time: The Premonition

Det. Charlie Duffy

An Enemy of the People

Peter Stockmann

Special Olympics

Carl Gallitzin