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I met Charles at a CBS-TV series. He had a wonderful sense of humor. May he R.I.Pl
Lee Levinson
March 04, 2026 | Work


Feb 28, 1923 – Dec 24, 2012
Before acting, he survived family tragedy and D-Day LOS ANGELES — Charles Durning grew up in poverty, lost five of his nine siblings to disease, barely lived through D-Day and was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge. His hard life and wartime trauma provided the basis for a prolific...
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Lee Levinson
March 04, 2026 | Work
I'm watching WHEN A STRANGER CALLS. What an awesome actor. I always felt he was a kind soul with a great sense of humor. He could do comedy,musical and serious roles with such ease. What a great man. He was funny in EVENING SHADE with Bert Reynolds too. I miss his works. I wish I could have met him. RIP Charles and TY for your amazing body of work you left behind. TY for your service I will continue to watch your movies over and over. You were one of a kind. Our favorite christmas movie is...
Nancy Paine
October 12, 2024 | Other
Watching your work has inspired me to always be vigilant in my everyday life. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for being you. Continue resting in heaven.
Carletus McMillan
January 05, 2023 | Other
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Luff Spencer
July 15, 2019 | St.george, ON

Godspeed Charles, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Rest Charles, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Harry Simpson
December 24, 2018 | Buckeye, AZ

Rest in peace Mr Charles Durning. A great actor and American hero.
L
December 07, 2017

I researched Charles' history after watching his brilliant performance in Brother Where Art Thou? and discovered that he was the polar opposite of that character. Another lion sleeps tonight.
Stefano Morano
June 01, 2017 | Belfast, CO
Praying that you will R.I.P.. I am also praying for your family. Thank you sir for your service to our country. Thank you also for the great acting that you did in your movies. I actually saw several of the movies on TV or on CD/DVD. God bless you and yours.
Carol Stout
December 27, 2016 | Bend, OR

Valenda Newell
October 12, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN