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Ernest Borgnine

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Recent Role:
Himself on TMZ on TV
Gender:
Male
Born:
1-24-1917
Birthplace:
Hamden, CT
Birth Name:
Ermes Effron Borgnino
AKA:
Ermes Effron Borgnino
Academy Award winning actor Ernest Borgnine began his acting career after his 10 year service as Gunner's Mate 1st Class aboard the USS Lamberton during World War II. Ernest Borgnine's first stage performance was in 1947 in the production of "State of the Union", leading to his next role in "The Glass Menagerie" and finally Broadway in 1949 in "Harvey". Ernie's big film break came in 1953 in "From Here to Eternity" where he commanded much admiration and further roles in films that has lasted 60 years. In 1955 Ernie won the Academy Award for "Marty" winning against Frank Sinatra, Spencer Tracy… More and James Cagney. On television Ernest made his debut on the Captain Video and His Video Rangers program. He appeared in over 100 television programs over the years and gained much success in his television program McHale's Navy which ran from 1962-1966. Receiving an EMMY nomination for his role, he would be nominated several more times throughout the years with his last nomination in 2009 for the finale of ER.

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    The personality "glue" that keeps the cast intact. hide show

    For many years I heard TV fans say most members of the Airwolf cast were too stiff and wooden in their performances. Upon purchasing and viewing the DVDs of the show, I find myself mostly agreeing. Not that they were "lousy" actors; their personas simply seemed overstarched and at times uncomfortable. Except for one: Mr. Borgnine!

    Mr. Borgnine brought a warm, fun-loving, infectious personality to the Airwolf set. He was so natural in delivering his lines that one would never know he was working from a manuscript. He played the Santini role so convincingly--and other roles throughout his career--that I cannot help but feel he is truly one of the greatest actors of our time. Yet he has not received the kind of recognition for lifetime achievement he deserves.

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    bostonjim Added May 3, 2008 All my reviews
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    NOTE: this story was originally written for the STORY SALON’S evening of 90-second stories June 29th 2005. hide show

    Check out Ernest Borgnine. "A 90-Second Story" My wife Donna and I were grocery shopping at the old Hugh's market on Ventura & Coldwater Canyon in Studio City CA. We were heading to the checkout line. Donna, as always, has to go back to get one more thing. I reached the checkout line at the same time as "McHale's Navy’s" PT 73 commander, Ernest Borgnine.

    Mr. Borgnine was gracious and asked me to go first. I responded with, "No Mr. Borgnine. By the time my wife comes back with the one more thing she went back for, you will be halfway to your car. So Ernest Borgnine is unloading his cart and starts pointing the prices on each item. "This is a good deal on ground round", "Hey 3 for a dollar", "Have you ever tried this?" Only in Hollywood.

    With Mr. Borgnine's groceries bagged and ready to go, Donna shows up with the one more thing. Mr. Borgnine, my wife Donna. Donna, Ernest Borgnine. Mr. Borgnine says, "Nice to meet you," and leaves.

    Donna asked, "What were we talking about with Ernest Borgnine?" I answered, "You".

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    Tony Figueroa

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    COTV Added May 25, 2007 All my reviews
 

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