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. The statement of Reynolds does however not mean that the name of the survivors are wrong or unknown. Photograph: NBC via Getty Images. Stetsonharry (talk) 21:09, 2 February 2009 (UTC), I think everybody's raised good points. Further thoughts on this would be helpful. 6. Select this result to view Charles Albin Durning's phone number, address, and more. Sign up for a free Military.com membershipto have job postings, guides and advice, and more delivered directly to your inbox. Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Durning, who served as an infantryman during World War II and later became a prolific actor. 1935). Mr. Durning, my gratitude and utmost respect go out to you. Charles Durning is indeed a great actor and served his country honorably during WWII, including his landing at Normandy on D-Day. I can't understand why you're so emphatic here, but so unwilling to prove your case in public. Charles Durning (AP)Charles Durning, a World War II hero who became the king of the character actors, died Monday at his Manhattan home. Here's a key tactic that most job seekers overlook when attending a job or career fair: Stop at every table. at Frances (disambiguation). Can we really exclude that the speach could have writen by a lazzy (or gullible) employee who could simply have made a copy/paste of what he had found on a website without making any check? Military spouses are making a go of their dream jobs across a wide range of fields. Before jumping into your new job all gung-ho, you would do yourself a great disservice if you didn't do your research. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. On July 31, 2008, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame adjacent to one of his idols, James Cagney. In 1972, director George Roy Hill, impressed by Durning's performance in the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play That Championship Season, offered him a role in The Sting (1973). [8] After being wounded by a German anti-personnel mine in the Bocage, he spent six months recovering. Wedinm (talk) 21:22, 29 March 2011 (UTC), Regarding the lengthy Malmedy survivor? The stockily built Charles Durning was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors. Stetsonharry (talk) 22:26, 30 January 2009 (UTC), There was some discussion a few months ago about whether or not Durning was a survivor of the Malmedy massacre. He wasnt just a run of the mill World War II veteran. There is a significant question as to who he served with upon returning to the Continent. Durning appeared in more than 100 movies, in role 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. And yes, some say that his career officially started as a singer with a band at the age of 16 before going into acting. The Cat! The Cat!" Sheesh. 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. 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Well I should maybe have taken part earlier to this discussion. And the Rangers were not a dumping ground for disciplinary problems. 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. Share on Facebook; He was honored with the Life Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Ceremony on January 27, 2008. Also, the alleged false statement was the Durning was the 2nd most decorated soldier of WWII, which Monkeyzpop disputes. As pointed out, there is no official record of Mr Durning listed on any roll of a Ranger unit and in my knowledge elements of the Provisional Ranger Force were landed besides the 29th Infantry Division rather than the First Infantry Division. What I know now, was and is still a missed opportunity for us to discuss this event, because like Mr. Durning, my Grandfather, Brigadier General, Norman Cota was an assistant Commander of the 29th. Before the war was over, Durning received a third Purple Heart and the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor. He agreed to give us a day, I pulled together an amazing crew of industry veterans (including the very best cameraman I ever got the joy of working with they were all Democrats willing to donate their time for the campaign), we found a location north of L.A., and within a couple days were out there filming. To Be or Not to Be. The stockily built Charles Durning was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors.Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. - 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? I could find no trace of this on the website of the French consulate. I don't see this as accurate or fair. A few additional points. [15][16] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Durning does not claim to have been a Malmedy survivor. 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. He was a great character actor, a tremendous military hero, and a really good guy (plus a Democrat) whom I got to spend a day with in 2004. . But, he did NOT survive the Malmedy Massacre. It contains a roster, list of decorations awarded, and some information on landing craft assignments. But then again, Reynolds is hardly an authority on military history, so what he says about Charles Durning's war record is very trivial, even if the editor could find a reference. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. He was undeterred, however, and would become one of the greatest character actors in living memory. Durning is not listed. Get special job alerts, offers and insider tips on making the most of your military experience in the civilian workforce. . He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. Durning married his first wife, Carole Doughty, in 1959. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York. Best Answer. 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 . And he was one of the few survivors of the infamous Malmedy massacre of American POWs. Which is strange. But then I found a book in Google Books on actors serving in the military (Duty, Honor, Applause) that talks about Durning's service in the Rangers, says some of his fellow rangers were killed at Malmedy but says nothing about his escaping.[2]. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983). Records describe a badly wounded G.I with a severe concussion, multiple lacerations to the face, and fragmentation shrapnel wounds to the right frontal region of his head, left chest-wall, both legs, left foot, knee, fingers, and hands. Languages Editions (L) 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. But interestingly, in the detailed Wikipedia discussion of Malmady, they conclude that Durning was not a part of the event. You were getting a salary for performance plus a rehearsal salary. Charles Durning Born: 28-Feb - 1923 Birthplace: Highland Falls, NY Died: 24-Dec - 2012 Location of death: New York City Cause of death: unspecified Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: The Muppet Movie Military service: US Army (Ranger, WWII) Durning does not appear in either the muster reports or morning reports of any of the units involved. 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). (1970, as Charles Durnham), Sisters (1973), and The Fury (1978). [11] His badges included the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and Honorable Service Lapel Pin.[9]. infamous attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium, and was the sole survivor of 40 men who took out a German machine gun nest. 386th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (semi-mobile). - Mr. During supposedly told a close friend that the reason he was transferred to the Rangers was because he hit an officer, and was therefore given the choice of either Leavenworth or the Rangers. This message was posted before February 2018. The Sting. He made his film debut in 1965, appearing in Harvey Middleman, Fireman. 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). the men who were in the pasture and who managed to escape the slaughter are all identified and have been interrogated by the US Army as their testimonies where the first material on which the judges would rely during the process. After all, few PFCs who earn the Silver Star remain as PFCs for long. A Tiger's Tale. In 2010, the two filed an official Declaration of Separation. He was drafted at age 20. Born in Highland Falls, New York, Charles Durning was the ninth of ten children. Copyright 2023 Military.com. Worse, the 398th's own regimental history of its participation in WWII has a list of all its medal awardees; Mr. Durning is not listed as earning any medal of any kind with that unit. the Battle of the Bulge and was one of few survivors of the Malmedy massacre, Durning earned two Oscar and nine . The question of why a trained rifleman (if that is what he was on D-Day) would suddenly end up in a field artillery observation battalion (if that is what happened) on 17 December is still pertinent. in the Battle of the Bulge, he and the rest of his company were captured and forced to march through a pine forest at Malmedy, the scene of an infamous massacre in . Durning won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his powerful performance in The Westwood Playhouse's 1977 production of David Rabe's Streamers. Of all the thousands of units in the ETO? 398th Infantry Regiment; part of the 100th Infantry Division, 3. Is it him, or someone who really looks like him? He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for both The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and To Be or Not to Be (1983). 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. A report from the 12th Replacement Depot has him in England on December 20th, 1944. Also, in block 55, "ASR Score (2 Sep 45) 61"? He was 89. Not because I wuld think that Mr. Durning did not do his duty during the war. Charles Durning, who overcame poverty, battlefield trauma and nagging self-doubt to become an acclaimed character actor, whether on stage as Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" or in film as. 1923-02-28. 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I was watching Everwood this evening, and I saw Mr. Durning on it. December 26th, 2012 Tweet A few words of respect for Charles Durning who died on Monday at age 89. Durning is the only survivor of a unit that landed on Omaha Beach that June 6 in 1944. In 1999, Durning was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame on Broadway. "That time in my life was my best time," Durning told Pittsburgh's Post Gazette in 2001. Showing Editorial results for charles durning. Can someone decode this? He said, we all are. 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. Although he. Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . It is apparently based on a June 1993 interview the source of which is not listed. They were fighting at Bitche, France, 200+ kilometers from Malmedy at the time of the Massacre. He noted that 1) It appears Durning did not leave the replacement system till March 44 (well after Malmedy); 2) Durning was nominally assigned to the 159th Inf Regt, then transferred to the 398th Inf Regt when the former was shipped stateside in the Fall of 45; 3)Although he was nominally assigned to those infantry regiments, he actually was on temporary duty with the 20th Special Services Bn (an entertainment unit); and 5) Mr. Karras says he knows for a fact that Arlington has cut a new headstone for Durning which omits the Bronze Star medal and two of his supposed Purple Hearts. 7. - Should note that at the time Mr. Durning would have served with the 386th AAA (AW) Bn (he joined the unit while still stateside and he was levied out on 23 May 44 . The New York Times, which commented on Durning's more than 200 credited roles, referred to him and actor Jack Klugman, who died the same day, as "extraordinary actors ennobling the ordinary". Charles is related to William Pershing Durning and Jeff M Durning as well as 1 additional person. As a teen, Durning displayed the tenacious nature that would later earmark many of his . See more ideas about charles durning, charles, movie stars. Durning first got his start in guest appearances in early 1960's TV shows. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. During this period, he segued into television and movies. 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. Bubblehead, do Mr. Durning's record throw any light on this point? In addition to three Purple Heart medals for his wounds, Durning was presented the Silver Star for valor. Unfortunately, Harold Billow, the last known survivor of the WWII POW massacre, died at 99 on May 17, 2022. As you know, that is a critical difference. Charles Durning's first job in the entertainment field was as an usher at a burlesque house. Anyone have any further information??? --rogerd (talk) 02:58, 15 March 2008 (UTC), I had the priviledge and honor to meet Charles Durning some years ago, when I was on The Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Committee, and we made him "Grand Marshall" for the parade in Hollywood. 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He received two Drama Desk Awards for his performances in That Championship Season and Third. But he definitely does not claim to be a Malmedy survivor. 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. He appeared in John Frankenheimer's I Walk the Line (1970) starring Gregory Peck, and three Brian De Palma movies: Hi, Mom! His wife is Mary Ann Amelio (1974 - 24 December 2012) ( his death), Carole Doughty (27 June 1959 - 1972) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Oldbubblehead (talk) 06:18, 18 June 2013 (UTC). Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . I have known of Charles Durning as an accomplished actor for many years. Unfortunatley, the secondary sources have most of his info wrong. David T Tokyo (talk) 16:30, 26 February 2009 (UTC), 12th Repl. 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. For example, tankers were returned to armored units, specialist troops (rangers, paratroops, etc.) Howell's threads since he came on the old Shooters site before it closed down and he has been a lightning rod from day one. [3][4] His parents were of German, Irish and English descent[5] Durning was raised Catholic. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. discussion above, today's AP story on Mr. Durning's death says he was "captured in the Battle of the Bulge and survived a massacre of prisoners." 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? and "Inherit the Wind.". Charles Durning served his country with honor and with great personal sacrifice. [14], Durning died of natural causes at his home in Manhattan on Christmas Eve December 24, 2012, aged 89. In 1980, he won critical acclaim for his performance as Norman Thayer, Jr. in Los Angeles's Ahmanson Theater's production of On Golden Pond opposite Julie Harris. In 2002, he performed in Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui with Al Pacino, produced by Tony Randall. 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). 8. According to Wikipedia, 43 men escaped. PFC Durning was one of only a few soldiers to escape and survive the subsequent notorious Malmedy massacre. The two actors worked together again in a 1985 TV production of Death of a Salesman. Does anyone think that we should request the page to be locked? What is the purpose of your discussion topic? ( M. See: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) -- (Movie Clip) They're Bringing In Your Wife Something of a spoiler, as writer Frank Pierson delivers one of the noted plot curve-balls of the decade in his fact-based screenplay, as cop Moretti (Charles Durning) tells hostage-holding bank robber Sonny (Al Pacino) that his wife has arrived, not expecting Chris Sarandon as Leon, in Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon, 1975. --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. The chest wound which earned him the Purple Heart prompted his evacuation to the United States for recovery where he spent the remainder of his time with the Army. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Incredibly subjective. 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