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DetailsNationality: American
Birthdate: 02/18/1925
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
biography
A versatile character actor for over five decades, Academy Award winner George Kennedy brought both gravity and boundless energy to a considerable list of memorable pictures ranging from “Cool Hand Luke” (1967) and “The Dirty Dozen” (1967) to the campy “Airport” pictures and the “Naked Gun” franchise. A near two-decade stint in the military preceded his acting pursuits, where he logged numerous appearances as heavies and rough-hewn types in pictures like “Charade” (1963) and “The Sons of Katie Elder” (1964). However, his turn as a tough Southern prisoner who becomes Paul Newman’s disciple of
CreditsmilestonesYear
Milestone
Began acting as a child on stage and in radio appearances
Served in US Army during WWII; achieved rank of captain
1955
TV debut in "The Phil Silvers Show/Sgt. Bilko"; also acted as technical advisor
1961
Feature film debut, "Little Shepard of Kingdom Come"
1964
TV-movie debut, "See How They Run" (NBC)
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