'Long Day's Journey Into Night,' took an intriguing cameo part in Oliver "Missing," he "headlined an impressive Broadway production of Eugene O'Neill's Other actors might play it safe, Lemmon, in his 50s and 60s, took more risksĪlong with his performances in "The China Syndrome," "Tribute" and
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The Internet Movie Database biography of Lemmon said that "at a time when Lemmon in "Grumpy Old Men" and other films, told The Associated Press. Lovable," producer John Davis, who worked with Matthau and Jack was just always laughing at Walter's jokes and being sweet and "Where Walter was irascible and funny and mean and challenging, "Grumpier Old Men" in 1995, "Out To Sea" in 1997, and "The Odd Couple II" in "The Front Page" in 1974, "Buddy, Buddy" in 1981, "Grumpy Old Men" in 1993, They include: "The Fortune Cookie" in 1966, "The Odd Couple" in 1968, They were the closest of friends offscreen, they were constantly at odds in Lemmon is best known by many for his eight films with Matthau. Harry Stoner in "Save the Tiger" as one of the most gratifying, emotionally fulfilling performances of his career. Having a drinking problem, a reason why he looked back on his performance as He tried his hand at directing with "Kotch" in 1971. "I think whatever you do, if you are going to do it well or even if youĭon't do it well, you have to have a passion for it, and I am passionate about You" and was a popular mainstay on the American screen from then on, a perfectįit for a wide range of parts, from serious roles such as "Missing" and "TheĬhina Syndrome" to comedy such as "The Odd Couple" and "Grumpy Old Men." His movie debut was in 1954 with Judy Holliday in "It Should Happen To On his way to Hollywood, Lemmon worked in radio, theater and television. Lemmon attended prep schools and graduated from Harvard University with aĭegree in War Service Sciences, but also was a member of the drama club. His father, who did not approve of acting as aĬareer, was president of a doughnut company. Cowan said funeralĪrrangements have not been made, but he added any services will be private.īorn in an elevator in Boston on February 8, 1925, John Uhler Lemmon III grew His daughter, Courtney, and a stepdaughter at his bedside. ThursdayĮDT) in USC/Norris Cancer Center with his wife, Felicia Farr, his son, Chris, Makes you think, then it has moved you, and made you do something you wouldn'tĬowan said Lemmon passed away at 9:11 p.m.
You don't have to agree with the point of view that the author had, but if it 'China Syndrome' or 'Wine and Roses,' whatever it might be, 'Save the Tiger.' "You can get material that has a point of view, like a 'Missing' or a Lemmon once said he picked scripts that made him happy as well. "Everybody who knew him said that."īilly Wilder has been quoted as saying: "Happiness is working with Jack "He was an absolutely beautiful person," said Lemmon spokesman WarrenĬowan. Syndrome" and "Missing." In 1988, he received the American Film Institute's He also won the Cannes Film Festival's best actor award for "The China His other six nominations were for "Some Like It Hot," "The Apartment" (1960) "Days of Wine and Roses" (1962), "The China Syndrome" (1979), "Tribute" (1980) and "Missing" (1982). "Mister Roberts," in which he portrayed the comical Ensign Pulver. Which he portrayed a desperate businessman, and best supporting actor for 1955's Lemmon won Oscars for best actor in the 1973 film "Save the Tiger," in Performed harmonica theme for "Fire Down Below" (1957) Last film: Voice-over on "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (2000) First film: "It Should Happen To You" (1954) Other: Two-time best actor winner at Cannes American Film Institute Life Achievement Award nominated for 19 Golden Globes (won five) Emmy: Won for lead actor in miniseries/movie for "Tuesdays with Morrie" (1999). Oscar: Won two Oscars, for best supporting actor in "Mister Roberts" (1955) and best actor in "Save the Tiger" (1973).
Born: February 8, 1925, in an elevator in Boston, MassachusettsĮducation: Graduated from Harvard with degree in War Service Sciences
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