Ernest Borgnine

Biography

Born 01/24/1917

One of the most prolific and talented character actors in American film, Academy Award winner Ernest Borgnine appeared in every genre of motion picture for over 50 years, remaining active onscreen even as he entered his ninth decade. Cineastes may have dismissed Borgnine for his occasionally broad...
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Awards

  • In 1956, received Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama
  • In 1956, received Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • In 1956, received BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor

Highlights

  • In 2009, Appeared in the final episode of NBC's "ER" playing a husband whose long marriage ended with his wife's death; earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor
  • In 2008, Published his autobiography, Ernie
  • In 2007, Played a retired showman in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "A Grandpa For Christmas"; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Mini-series or TV Movie

Family & Companions

  • Ethel Merman: wife (married on June 27, 1964; divorced on November 18, 1964)
  • Katy Jurado: wife (married in 1959; divorced in 1961)
  • Evelyn Velardi: sister (Born in 1926)

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