BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 3, 2005 I find it hard to believe that you don't have this rolly-polly good natured charmer of a man on your list. He's been in hundreds and hundreds of movies and all over the small screen as well. Aside from his turning 82 this past Sunday (February 28, 1923 is listed as his birthdate), he also has a big weight issue which must be straining and stressing his heart and other organs. Any chance we can get him on a list soon? Look I don't necessarily want to see him croak, bite the dust, kick the bucket, etc. but isn't it just about time to give him his honorary due of being listed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted March 4, 2005 It would only be fitting if he went by jumping through a boardoom window and plummeting down to the street below.... Looks fortunately busy on imdb so suspect he'll be hanging around a little longer, mind you he's always good value. Looks like he proved quite hard to kill when he fought in Europe during the Second World War (3 purple hearts) so I would put him on the long list for 2007. Hopefully by then he could have the chance to do another couple of Coen brother films. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 14, 2006 Sad news. As many of you here already know Charles Durning lost his dancing partner the other day when veteran actress Maureen Stapleton gave her life to pulmonary disease. Charles is extemely upset and is looking for new dancing partners who can fill the shoes of his former partner on the floors. Candidates should be able to waltz, tango and watussi as well as polka and malaguena, bergamask, cabriole and even allemande. Ability to perform the habanera, rumba and the mazurka would also be appreciated. Limbo agility a plus, but not a necessity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 14, 2006 Sad news. As many of you here already know Charles Durning lost his dancing partner the other day when veteran actress Maureen Stapleton gave her life to pulmonary disease. Charles is extemely upset and is looking for new dancing partners who can fill the shoes of his former partner on the floors. Candidates should be able to waltz, tango and watussi as well as polka and malaguena, bergamask, cabriole and even allemande. Ability to perform the habanera, rumba and the mazurka would also be appreciated. Limbo agility a plus, but not a necessity. Damnit Mr. Brimley, when I read "sad news" I thought this fine actor had toted off which, as much of a loss to the acting world as it would be (don't get me started on some of the crap younger actors out there today...), would give a few points in the Hartlepool, of which I picked a fairly random group of people who have no clear indications of dying. Damn you for getting my hopes up. Damn you. I feel that he is a candidate worthy of discussion though. If I ask what people think of his health/status, will I get a serious response or get told to "Shut the F*** Up" again because of all my "legitimate questions" and "on topic posts?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 14, 2006 I feel that he is a candidate worthy of discussion though. If I ask what people think of his health/status, will I get a serious response or get told to "Shut the F*** Up" again because of all my "legitimate questions" and "on topic posts?" That any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted March 14, 2006 Well it's certainly made me feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,552 Posted March 14, 2006 I feel that he is a candidate worthy of discussion though. If I ask what people think of his health/status, will I get a serious response or get told to "Shut the F*** Up" again because of all my "legitimate questions" and "on topic posts?" According to imdb he's working on a couple of movies at the moment. not sure how much of a part he has in them So I guess he's still quite healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 14, 2006 Well it's certainly made me feel better! I agree, much better, thank you TF! As for Charley Boy, I did some more research and found that he has a recurring role as Denis Leary's father on "Rescue Me" and isn't looking all that bad. So I guess he has about the same chance as any 80+ overweight man really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted September 12, 2009 Cuurrently or even concurrently Cousin Chuck is in production of two films:: A Fondling Hea...oh mmm that's a FONDER Heart and a flimsy film titled Room and Board inwhich he plays a character named 'Grandpa'. Clear case of typecasting. Also in Post-prod. of an interview thing and finished off several ventures within the past year and the one before this one as well. It seems that surviving WW2 attacks----2 seperate ones where others were cut down like chestnut trees in a chinook wind-----has given the portly pleaser an extensioner on life. It shuld though be noted that he has not done stage work of the broadway sort since 2000 when he was in a Gore Vidal vehicle the revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man. He may need screen work as an easier method since you can rest more between takes. When asked to say what he attributed his longevity to, Durning responded that it was a combination of dancing, sex and the liquid he consumes morning, noon and night. Whatever keeps him going is a mystery----unless what he says is true. At 86 and 6 months and several days it's good to see him still alive and working. His health seems good in fact better than good and he has been seen out on the town with the likes of Ernest Borgnine, Sean Connery, Eli Wallach, Bob Hoskins and Bill Thompson, the lot of them laughing it up and sharing bottles of Drambuie and cartons of Winston's while taking pinches of the rear section of passing waitresses before adjourning to their digs at a local hotel where they often play poker until noon, before retiring for an afternoon of rest to prepare for another night of festivities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted December 25, 2012 Charles Durning, known as King of the Character Actors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 25, 2012 Aww,,,,,, liked him. And just days after Larry L King, how about Burt for a Whorehouse treble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,630 Posted December 25, 2012 Charles Durning, known as King of the Character Actors. Was part of the first wave of soldiers to land on Normandy during D-Day as well. Gotta be the GOAT character actor, on balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,043 Posted December 25, 2012 He was gonna be in a few of my dead pool entries (not so much DDP as much as the likes of Deathrace) mostly since he's lived much longer than people of his weight are usually expected to. Regardless it's a damn shame to see him go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 874 Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) Charles Durning, known as King of the Character Actors. Was part of the first wave of soldiers to land on Normandy during D-Day as well. Gotta be the GOAT character actor, on balance. Best remembered for his play as Gov. Pappy O'Daniel in the movie "O Brother, where art thou" Edited December 26, 2012 by Magere Hein 5 posts moved from topic " Hollywood Possibilities" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted December 26, 2012 And now he is dead. Same day as Jack Klugman and probably some other notable who I haven't happened across in the obits.as of yet. 2 superb character actors gone at the same time, what are the odds? Remembering Jack Klugman and Charles Durning - NYTimes.com I liked old Chuckie as an actor. He was working right up until the end. Charles Durning, Enduring Stage And Character Actor, Dies At 89: Gothamist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 26, 2012 Charles Durning, known as King of the Character Actors. Was part of the first wave of soldiers to land on Normandy during D-Day as well. Gotta be the GOAT character actor, on balance. Best remembered for his play as Gov. Pappy O'Daniel in the movie "O Brother, where art thou" Meh, had a better song and dance routine than that..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLqKVnNpQ4s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
