Can anyone track what year was the first claim that Mr Durning claimed to be a Ranger? Other film roles include Henry Larson, the benevolent father of Holly Hunter's character in Home for the Holidays (1995) and Waring Hudsucker in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). He also appeared in Dealing: or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972) with Barbara Hershey and John Lithgow. Other men could probably have the same luck. --rogerd 12:35, 27 December 2006 (UTC), I will put an {{NPOV}} template at the top of the page. [14], Durning died of natural causes at his home in Manhattan on Christmas Eve December 24, 2012, aged 89. --Chuck Baggett (talk) 02:48, 29 November 2017 (UTC), Cheers.InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 12:27, 14 December 2017 (UTC), Recent edits have removed a reference while asserting a claim "from IMDb" about Mr Durning's ancestry. Below the table, you can find all the information about his birthday. At least that last bit is what he told me, in detail. Depot/ Repl. Again, Charles Durning is nowhere to be found among these men. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. Sheesh. "Hollywood Stars at D-Day", Soldiers Online Army.mil. The biggest joy of the experience was getting to spend the day chatting with Mr. Durning. Durning received the French National Order of the Legion of Honor from the French Consul in Los Angeles in April 2008. A few additional points. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Mr. Durning's 'war record' merely consists of his own assertions (which varied greatly over the years) or retellings of his assertions, as understood or embellished by others. Browse 1,069 charles durning stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Sad news arrived on Christmas Day with word that longtime character actor Charles Durning . Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. My father was a Malmedy survivor and I have done extensive research into the massacre and its aftermath. PFC Durning, Charles E. 32726378 was received at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Le Cambe on June 15th. The suggestion that it should now be considered "definitive" is laughable, given that its origins are completely spurious.139.48.25.60 (talk) 18:33, 5 May 2009 (UTC), Some insight (OR) This information isn't currently usable in the article itself, since I'm not aware of a published source that can be cited. [8] After being wounded by a German anti-personnel mine in the Bocage, he spent six months recovering. [9], For his valor and the wounds he received during the war, Durning was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. First, no one doubts he was at D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, but he also told me he was there at Malmady. Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. Along with films he appeared in, his collection consists mainly of films he admired as well as a small collection of family home movies. Warren Kozak writes in the Wall Street Journal, "The Real Rules of War," Dec. 23, that his father, who survived the Battle of the Bulge, told him that for two weeks . With regards to the re-assignment of soldiers - while it is common knowledge that the replacement system funneled troops from unit to unit after being wounded, they were still moved to units with respect to their training. Related:To create a personalized transition plan for yourself, and for transition guides and checklists, visit theMilitary.com Transition Center. Charles Durning died on Christmas Eve, 2012, at age 89. A few words of respect for Charles Durning who died on Monday at age 89. The charge of exaggerating one's military record is a very serious one (see Jeremy Michael Boorda), and needs to be backed up by evidence. Division. His three brothers James (known as Roger, 19152000), Clifford (19161994), and Gerald (19262000) and his sister Frances (19182006) survived to adulthood, but five sisters died from scarlet fever and smallpox as children. I was watching Everwood this evening, and I saw Mr. Durning on it. Drafted at age 21, he was first assigned as a rifleman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, and later served overseas with the 3rd Army Support troops and the 386th Anti-aircraft Artillery (AAA) Battalion. Durning killed the German infantryman which became a particularly painful memory. He debuted in film in 1965's "Harvey Middleman, Fireman." I have known of Charles Durning as an accomplished actor for many years. before D-Day), it and the Third Army were still in England, not yet having been in combat. Block 36 shows arrival in the ETO on 19 Feb 44 and departure 8 Jan 46. Durning was temporarily assigned to the Special Services (entertaining troops) before shipping home with the 398th Regiment in January, 1946. On that basis everything ever quoted is potentially false - a ridiculous proposition. Beginning in 1961, he appeared in 35 plays as part of the Shakespeare Festival. Although he survived the initial assault relatively unscathed, he was wounded by a German mine a few days later and earned a Purple Heart. Born: 28-Feb-1923 Birthplace: Highland Falls, NY Died: 24-Dec-2012 Location of death: New York City Cause of death: unspecified. He does not appear in the list of survivors who were brought back to the massacre site. It's good to be scared. But some quick Google searches, including this database of citations: http://www.homeofheroes.com/members/04_SS/2_WWII/indexes/army/Army-D.html does not contain the name Charles Durning. And then you go and do a documentary feature film about the Bataan Death March (as I did last year and will begin screening on Feb. 14 at Brown University) and you end up gaining your own appreciation for the fact that history is just some agreed upon set of stories. Stetsonharry (talk) 20:53, 5 February 2009 (UTC), If there's no objection, I suggest inserting a reference to him as a Malmedy survivor based on bhcnp.org. [3][17], On December 27, 2012, Broadway theaters dimmed their lights to honor him. --Lebob-BE (talk) 20:11, 25 February 2009 (UTC), . 398th Infantry Regiment; part of the 100th Infantry Division, 3. he and the rest of his company were captured and forced to march through a pine forest at Malmedy, the . Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York on February 28, 1923, the ninth of ten children. - At least one account says he was assigned to the 159th Infantry Regiment. Does anyone think that we should request the page to be locked? According to his TV Guide biography, Durning left home at age 16 and later enlisted in the Army.. Durning was a great actor. Both his war record and his acting career were mentioned. Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, Durning, was one of the few survivors of the Malmedy massacre when German troops opened fire on dozens of American prisoners. The Malmedy massacre was a German war crime committed by soldiers of the Waffen-SS on 17 December 1944 at the Baugnez crossroads near the city of Malmedy, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945). [3][4] His parents were of German, Irish and English descent[5] Durning was raised Catholic. Set the record straight and, once you have, we can revise it here. He was discharged in 1946 as a private first class. He holds the Silver Star for valor and three Purple Hearts for wounds he suffered. I really found that shocking to hear. Kaspazes talk 13:00, 29 December 2006 (UTC), User:Monkeyzpop has made an edit to this article about some statement that Burt Reynolds supposedly made on a TV show, that he is disputing. He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. The Wikipedia discussion argues that because there is no documentation, and more importantly, because so many accounts of what happened at Malmady are embellished and inaccurate, that he should not be cited as a survivor of the incident. Like Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, Charles Durning was a highly-decorated soldier in World War II before he began an acting career. The Hollywood Historic. More memorably, I had a great day hanging out talking World War II with him. Charles Durning. were returned to those kinds of units, infantrymen were returned to infantry units. In some cases, you can go back and ask for a higher salary without jeopardizing your job, experts say. With the 398th Infantry Regiment he moved into Germany where he was again seriously wounded in March 1945 and evacuated to the United States. The Service Stars (or campaign stars or battle stars) came in bronze or silver. In 2004 I was lucky enough to spend a day directing him in a television commercial for the Kerry campaign. The Battle of the Bulge started on 16 Dec 44, and the Malmedy massacre happened on 17 Dec 44. Same for passage saying he was hospitalized for physical and "mental" wounds. This seems even to have publicly said by the French consul in LA during an official ceremony that took place a few years ago. Durning is not listed. Durning's rugged early life provided ample material on which to base his later portrayals. Before I make any changes to his page, I have asked for some clarification from the Wikipedia powers that be. His father was an Irish immigrant and his mother was of Irish descent. The current article, which avoids all discussion of these questions of fact, appears dedicated to burnishing and protecting his image, which seems a POV violation. Other film credits include Dog Day Afternoon with Al Pacino; When A Stranger Calls; The Final Countdown; The Hindenburg; Twilight's Last Gleaming with Burt Lancaster; True Confessions with Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall. In Tootsie, he played a suitor to Dustin Hoffman's cross-dressing lead character. Page Views (PV) 55.51. In the past I've seen folks read an entry that said 'Bronze SS'and interpret it as the man earned both a Bronze Star Medal and a Silver Star Medal, when in fact it just denoted a single bronze Service Star for a campaign ribbon.98.255.89.22 (talk) 00:56, 12 July 2013 (UTC). Showing Editorial results for charles durning. Let's discuss the editing here please. I'm reluctant to cast any doubt on Mr. Durning's service, but the details are so vague and contradictory that they bear some examination. 2.6M. Please take a moment to review my edit. Charles Durning was a boxer, ice-cream seller and dance instructor before establishing himself as an actor. I can't understand why you're so emphatic here, but so unwilling to prove your case in public. Although severely wounded by shrapnel in the left and right thighs, the right hand, the frontal region of the head, and the anterior . ", The Charles Durning Collection is held at the Academy Film Archive. I'm beginning to wonder about the veracity of Mr Durning's World War II story. Kampfgruppe Peiper immediately began firing upon Battery B, sending the Americans into a panic. Alfred "Ed Moch" Cota. Whether true or not, the statements of the French Consul would not be admissible in any U.S. civilian or military court since they do not satisfy either the Best Evidence rule or the Hearsay rule. But if you've been in for more than one tour, your life is about to change substantially. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charles Durning, a World War Two hero who became one of Hollywood's top character actors in films like "The Sting," "Tootsie" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," has. Date of Birth. On July 31, 2008, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame adjacent to one of his idols, James Cagney. It contains a roster, list of decorations awarded, and some information on landing craft assignments. Also, we got Paul Newman to do the voiceover which was fun I directed him over the phone but he did his performance at the end of a recording session for the animated feature, Cars, and he was very old by then so most people didnt even recognize his voice (which was a lesson to me in voice talent). Hollywood is such a crazy thing. He also played the voice of recurring character Francis Griffin, the religious zealot father of Peter in the animated series Family Guy. Breakheart Pass. A guy goes and risks his life for his country, performs incredibly heroic feats in war, and when he finally passes away, the main thing hes known for is play-acting movie characters ranging from a sketchy governor to a horny Nazi. After the offensive, Durning received his second Purple Heart. He is not credited for being in Star Wars at IMDB. The Sting. Working through Hollywood contacts we heard that veteran character actor Charles Durning was a keen Democrat (even though his wife was a staunch Republican and literally tried to keep him from associating with us). Also, the alleged false statement was the Durning was the 2nd most decorated soldier of WWII, which Monkeyzpop disputes. The 85-year-old added to that resume Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk. I have just modified one external link on Charles Durning. But interestingly, in the detailed Wikipedia discussion of Malmady, they conclude that Durning was not a part of the event. Not only has no text been provided from this document, but it sounds like the entire thing was cribbed from this very article. He was honored with the Life Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Ceremony on January 27, 2008. Sep 25, 2021 - Explore Dick Clark's board "Charles Durning", followed by 266 people on Pinterest. Aedwardmoch (talk) 05:35, 8 November 2008 (UTC)AedwardmochAedwardmoch (talk) 05:35, 8 November 2008 (UTC), There are different ways to calculate "most decorated" and it's exacerbated by the fact that some awards are delayed by decades. [13] The real truth of the incident only becomes known for certain when the guilt-stricken veteran goes through a cathartic reliving of the battlefield events. Again, kudos to Oldbubblehead. And he said, that's good. Mr. "There are many secrets in us, in the depths of our souls, that we don't want anyone to know about," he told Parade. Not because I wuld think that Mr. Durning did not do his duty during the war. I would hope that the editors of this page would at least mention that there is controversy surrounding the many versions of his wartime service and that official records are at odds with many points. David T Tokyo (talk) 05:40, 15 October 2008 (UTC), This is a major hole in the article. He made his film debut in 1965, appearing in Harvey Middleman, Fireman. Durning was paid a special tribute at the May 26, 2013, National Memorial Day Concert when "Taps" was sounded in his honor. Get special job alerts, offers and insider tips on making the most of your military experience in the civilian workforce. He was one of the military masterminds of The Invasion of Normandy that also landed at Omaha Beach. But second, last year I met with Gavan Daws who wrote the definitive book on Japanese Prisoners of War. He said, we all are. Durning, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts, began his acting career in his late forties when he was cast in guest appearances in early 1960's television shows where he played minor roles over the next decade until he gained notice on film as a sneering, corrupt cop in the multi award winning mega-hit 'The Sting' (1973). . The fact is mentioned, but a reliable source (e.g. That can cause a number of types of confusion. They were fighting at Bitche, France, 200+ kilometers from Malmedy at the time of the Massacre. While Oldbubblehead's research apparently verifies the Silver Star, the issue will not be put to bed until the GO (with its citation extract) can be located. 7. I would however draw you attention to the fact that this sentence merely concerns the way the event has been related in many books, i.e. In March 1945, Durning was moving into Germany with the 398th Infantry Regiment when he took a bullet to the chest. firefighter Member 12,730 Location: Syracuse, NY #4 Posted February 14, 2016 He did his service hink441 Member 5,410 Location: Virginia #5 Posted February 14, 2016 few survivors of the attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium. [1](No mention made of service with an antiaircraft unit), In populating the Infobox, I made the assumption that Frances is Charles' sister because of the spelling of the name (instead of Francis), based on my experience (admittedly OR) and "Frances is a human name, the feminine version of Francis." He doggedly pursues the young grifter, Johnny Hooker (Redford), only to become the griftee in the end. So when was he a member of Third Army, during or after the war?EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:23, 26 December 2012 (UTC), It seems to me we should be able to track down (and then link to) Durning's Silver Star citation, which would provide date, circumstances and probably unit of assignment at the time. But while I don't know Durning and have only met him once, he is close with several close friends of mine, and I asked them to ask him about the Malmedy thing. You can hear a story from one of the survivors, Ted Paluch, below. And yet I am still very far from being convinced. Mr. Durning told me he was in that group, but he and six other guys hid behind trees then escaped. (2000). From there he worked in a variety of plays. a former professional boxer and a decorated world war veteran who took part in the d-day invasion at omaha beach, the battle of the bulge and was one of few survivors of the malmedy massacre,. LOS ANGELES - From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. All rights reserved. This may have been a mistake or perhaps not, but it would explain why an actor, in an age sensitive business, would not want to publicize a World War II war record. But I didn't know until last week that Durning was not only a veteran of World War II, but a genuine hero, awarded a Silver Star, three Purple Heart medals, and a Good Conduct Medal. And then you'd do three to six plays every year down on Lafayette Street new plays by new writers: Sam Shepard, David Mamet, David Rabe, John Ford Noonan, Jason Miller.". The best result we found for your search is Charles Albin Durning age 70s in Mendenhall, MS. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles and the presenter was Philippe Larrieu, Consul General of France. Copyright 2023 Military.com. Then came The Malmedy Massacre which took place on December 17, 1944 by a unit that was a part of the 1st SS Panzer Division . - Are we supposed to believe - as some accounts hold - that after being levied out of the 386th AAA (AW) Bn, after being sent to Normandy as a replacement, after being wounded and after spending five months in a hospital recovering, that Mr. Durning returned back to the very same 386th AAA (AW) Bn he joined in '43? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. WRT the EIB/CIB, block 31 says "M1 Rifle Ex 165 5 Mar 45". Durning was drafted into the U.S. Army just in time to fight in World War II. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. While pursuing an acting career, Durning, a professional ballroom dancer, taught at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in New York City. There are links to articles on the medals with pictures of them there. He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. 67.181.14.236 (talk) 09:39, 9 May 2009 (UTC), I've removed this from the article after his admission of nightmares: "which is common among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress", Unless the person that added this is a medical doctor with Mr. Durning under his care (and has consent to post it to the internet!) Durning does not claim to have been a Malmedy survivor. As a teen, Durning displayed the tenacious nature that would later earmark many of his . He looks VERY different than he did since O Brother, Where Art Thou?has he had some sort of stroke or heart attack or some kind of palsy that's affected his speech? I realize that one will oppose the statement of the French consul. [6][7] Durning was the ninth of ten children. He interviewed over 200 surviving P.O.W.s. Well I should maybe have taken part earlier to this discussion. Durning was drafted into the U.S. Army just in time to fight in World War II. Whether you want to learn more about other famous veterans, polish up your resume, find veteran job fairs in your area, or connect with employers looking to hire veterans, Military.com can help. [11] His badges included the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and Honorable Service Lapel Pin.[9]. It had much to do with the nature of the wounds, and the length and location of hospitalization. Wedinm (talk) 21:22, 29 March 2011 (UTC), Regarding the lengthy Malmedy survivor? The net result was a commercial that was okay. A report from the 12th Replacement Depot has him in England on December 20th, 1944. Again, am reluctant to cast aspersions, but not many men advertise their valor awards, but refuse to clearly state what units they served in. The rest of the Wikipedia article on World War II service is, as others have noted here, quite inconsistent. I don't see this as accurate or fair. There are several paths to success if you're getting out or thinking about getting out of the military after just one tour. [AlanM1(talk)] 23:36, 28 December 2012 (UTC) (Edited 23:39, 28 December 2012 (UTC)), Oldbubblehead (talk) 23:42, 16 April 2013 (UTC), I have received a copy of Durning's military records from the National Archives. 1923-02-28. - While many individual service records were indeed destroyed by fire, the General Orders which issued Silver Stars were stored at other locations - such as in the unit files - that have been archived at other facilities. It took Durning 5 years after leaving the military to eventually make his way into acting. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Historical Popularity Index (HPI) 44. And the 20-plus years you've spent in uniform mean you have a highly sought-after skill set in the civilian world. He was not a witness at the war crimes trial and he is not mentioned in any of the first person accounts of any of the survivors. The book contains a bibliography but no footnotes or citations within the text to explain sources. That at least would acknowledge the elephant in the room. It's hard to say for certain, but as many as 50 Americans were able to escape, including Charles Durning, Malmedy-Massacre-survivor-turned-character-actor after World War II. Before the war was over, Durning received a third Purple Heart and the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor. His father was an Irish immigrant and his mother was of Irish descent. It is possible that a riflemen might be reclassified as a driver due to the extent of his injuries and be given limited duties in a FAOB, so it is not inconceivable, but the point here is that there needs to be some reliable evidence. Durning stated he took part in the D-Day landings, and the article notes he was with 1st Infantry. . As you know, that is a critical difference. Nightmares are indeed an indicator of PTSD, but not everyone who has experienced stress or has nightmares is suffering from a "disorder". Although he displayed a passion for entertaining others, a high school teacher told him that he was talentless in art, language, and math and was better suited to working in an office. Unfortunately, Harold Billow, the last known survivor of the WWII POW massacre, died at 99 on May 17, 2022. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York. You can too, by following these critical steps. He was transported to the 24th Evacuation Hospital. 98.255.89.22 (talk) 09:00, 6 July 2013 (UTC), Oldbubblehead. He also received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 1982 and To Be or Not to Be in 1983. To Be or Not to Be. The two forces converged just before noon at the crossroads hamlet of Baugnez, two and a half miles south of Malmedy. infamous attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium, and was the sole survivor of 40 men who took out a German machine gun nest. That place that no one knows about horrifying things we keep secret. Durning was equally entertaining in the Billy Wilder production of The Front Page (1974), he supported screen tough guy Charles Bronson in the suspenseful western Breakheart Pass (1975) and featured as "Spermwhale Whalen" in the story of unorthodox police behavior in The Choirboys (1977).The versatile Durning is equally adept at comedic roles and demonstrated his skills as "Doc Hopper" in The Muppet Movie (1979), a feisty football coach in North Dallas Forty (1979), a highly strung police officer berating maverick cop Burt Reynolds in Sharky's Machine (1981), and a light footed, dancing Governor (alongside Burt Reynolds once more) in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). In 2002, he performed in Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui with Al Pacino, produced by Tony Randall. Wikipedia says no primary sources and the military record is a primary source. [2] Durning's best-known films include The Sting (1973), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), The Muppet Movie (1979), True Confessions (1981), Tootsie (1982), Dick Tracy (1990), and O Brother, Where Art Thou? See: Born in Highland Falls, New York, Charles Durning was the ninth of ten children. Go for it - its obviously a field of study that you enjoy and you have the chance to make your name. the men in the pasture, and the other men who escaped the massacre because for one or other reason they were not at the crossroads when and where they were supposed to be when the massacre occured (I think for instance to a man the artillery observer battalion who had been left in Malmedy because he suddenly fell ill: he escaped the massacre but is not a survivor). Durning was a boxer, ice-cream seller and dance instructor before establishing himself as an actor. And I said, yes, I am. He appeared on the FX television series Rescue Me, playing Mike Gavin, the retired firefighter father of Denis Leary's character. 5. On D-Day, you took part in the invasion at Omaha Beach, landing early in the day with a battalion of Rangers, alongside the First Infantry Division. "There's terror and repulsion in us, the terrible spot that we don't talk about. Also, in block 55, "ASR Score (2 Sep 45) 61"? On TV, Durning had a recurring role on Everybody Loves Raymond as the Barone family's long-suffering parish priest, Father Hubley. It's right at the beginning of the movie. Monkeyzpop (talk) 01:53, 16 October 2011 (UTC), we all have watched the cuban crime rags to ritches film with al pacino , i am personnely convinced that charles durning done a voice over for an emigration officer at the early stages of the film watch the start and the questions about the tattoo ,,,,if this is not charles durning voice then im an aardvaark. I am proposing the following as a new section on the Charles Durning page: "Controversy Surrounding Military Service - Now, the Early life section has been written in a way that claims Frances is a brother, though the cited source (IMDb) does not specify. Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, he and the rest of his company were captured. Charles Durnings significant decorations include the . Where the River Runs Black. Just because someone else makes a statement about the subject of this article, doesn't mean that it deserves mention here. The worksheet shows (additionally) Foreign Service Pay of $128.43 for the period 1 Dec 45 to 24 or 26 Jan 46 $7072/month depending on how it was pro-rated. Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.18.160.21 (talk) 03:07, 7 July 2009 (UTC), Every time I watch Star Wars episode IV (1977), I am certain I see Charles Durning as a foot soldier, Trying to defend the ship as Princess Leia records her message to Obi Wan in R2D2. http://news.yahoo.com/durning-king-character-actors-dies-nyc-075353360.html, While the article notes there appears to be some confusion at Durning's war record (which unit he was with at any particular moment etc), I think the Third Army [art needs to be clarified. It was an awesome day. Given the manual, handwritten nature of documentation at the time, and the huge growth of forces, it's not at all surprising to me that administrative paperwork was less than accurate. The Malmady Massacre was a horrific event in which the Germans, after the Battle of the Bulge, rounded up and executed 80 American POWs. [18] The Huffington Post compared the two men, calling them "character actor titans".[19]. In 1979, he played Doc Hopper, a man who owns a frog leg restaurant and the main antagonist in The Muppet Movie. The French government apparently issued a statement mentioning Malmedy, but the closest I can come is this[1]. In 1976, he received both an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the television mini-series Captains and the Kings. Although he gained traction in cinema, Durning still performed in plays including "Drat! http://nmisscommentor.com/random-firings/charles-durning-obit-in-the-new-york-times/comment-page-1/#comment-126171. Kudos to Oldbubblehead for excellent original source efforts! [Ref: http://www.web2carz.com/people/who-you-know/2097/charles-durnings-war-heroism-exaggeration-fabrication]. Durning's memorable roles included the Oscar-winning The Sting (1973) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be or Not to Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. It isn't clear if he were a replacement en route to a line unit, or a member of the replacement detachment's cadre when he was wounded in Normandy on 15 Jun (the initial replacement detachments were displacing to operate from Normandy during this same week). It also shows wounded 29 Jun 44, which is incorrect in comparison with all the med records. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Bulge and was one of a few survivors of the attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium. 159th Regiment. Snyder, who polices and hustles professional con artists. This record will need to be linked on this talk page so that other editors can verify this before we can allow this kind of character assassination. 2004 was still pre-Wikipedia time, so I had little to go on when a friend told me to ask him about Malmady. But I did. I've received the docs from Oldbubblehead (tnx!) A Tiger's Tale. Durning at the 2008 National Memorial Day Concert in, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Dealing: or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor Motion Picture, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, CableACE Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast, National Board of Review Award for Best Cast, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance, Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, "Los Angeles Times: Archives No Bleeps for Durning's Role", "Durning Takes On The 'Peasant Pope' For Pbs", "WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning to be interred at Arlington", "Military urban legends versus true tales: real life stories prove more interesting", "Speech by Consul General of France Philippe Larrieu", "VA Voluntary Service National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans", "Charles Durning, Oscar-nominated king of the character actors, dies at 89 in NYC", "An Appraisal Remembering Jack Klugman and Charles Durning", "Charles Durning, Jack Klugman Deaths Bring New Appreciation For Character Actor Titans", "McCaslin, John, TownHall.com (cached) "Stars by example", Hayes, Richard L., Osprey Publishing. Born in Highland Falls, NY, Durning was reared solely by his mother Louise after his father, John, died when he was very young, leaving Louise to support her and her son by working as a laundress at the nearby West Point military academy. It didnt tell a devastating story the way the Obama commercial that I discussed a few weeks ago did. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 89 years old group. 4. However, I just recently found out about his heroism during WWII which included being in the first wave on Omaha Beach at Normandy, being one of the few survivors of the Malmedy Massacre and being awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. SAG Award nominations will be announced Dec. 20. Division, and a former Chief of Staff for the 1st. The Cat!" There tends to be a correlation between the quality of character actors and how big of a character they are themselves. One possible explanation for his not being mentioned on this, or vocal generally on World War II, is that I found him listed in Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion as born in 1933. Age (2022) Update Soon. He appeared in John Frankenheimer's I Walk the Line (1970) starring Gregory Peck, and three Brian De Palma movies: Hi, Mom! The piece on Durning does not refer to any military units, does not claim that he landed in Normandy on D-Day and credits him only with a Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. I don't seem to recall it being used when he first came to prominance. At that time,in my pre-understanding of conversations I had with his spouse, Mr. Durning did not like to discuss his involvement in the landing at Omaha Beach that fateful day with The 1st. Of course all those who have writen on that massacre have emphasised one or other point of view according to their preference: som tried to whitewash the Germans others of course have pointed out how bestial they have been. Durning was honored with three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. Plus, he has appeared in the role of "Santa Claus" in five different television movies. Although he. Select this result to view Charles Albin Durning's phone number, address, and more. Charles Durning is the 1,433rd most popular actor (down from 1,265th in 2019), the 2,493rd most popular biography from United States (down from 2,309th in 2019) and the 695th most popular American Actor. I've posted on this in the Military History WikiProject in the hope that maybe some better sourcing can be found. Actor. He was the son of Louise (ne Leonard; 18941982), a laundress at West Point, and James E. Durning (1883 c. They had three children together before divorcing in 1972. 6991 Guard Company. He cut his teeth in Shakespearean productions staged by Joe Papp and, in 1972, won a Drama Desk award for his performance in That Championship Season on Broadway. Of all the thousands of units in the ETO? He told me he was fond of my father because he was, in his opinion, one of only a handful that he felt was actually telling the truth most of the rest had either intentionally or unintentionally blown their stories up over the years into hugely embellished tales that contradicted each other and played loose with the facts. The problem here is that this regiment arrived in the ETO very late (mid-March 45), and was plugged into the then-reconstituting 106th Infantry Division to replace one of the two regiments destroyed during the Bulge. Is it him, or someone who really looks like him? Copy. Shearonink (talk) 19:53, 9 June 2019 (UTC), Not so far as I can tell, information does not appear in cited souces.
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