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Walter Matthau

American actor, comedian and director (1920–2000)

  • Fame59.4
  • Momentum0.4
  • Wikipedia80.8K
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Lived 1920–2000, aged 80United States
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    62 languages
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  • Era
    1920–2000
    Aged 80
  • Known for
    JFK
    1991
Summary
Updated 2026-09-08

Walter John Matthau was an American actor, known for his "hangdog face" and for playing world-weary characters. He starred in 10 films alongside his real-life friend Jack Lemmon, including The Odd Couple (1968) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). The New York Times called this "one of Hollywood's most successful pairings". Among other accolades, Matthau won an Academy Award, one BAFTA Award, and two Tony Awards.

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  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
  • Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
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59.4
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Momentum0.4
Historical26.7
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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