zebedee 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Who has the bigger nose? Jimmy Durante or Karl Malden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted March 22, 2006 Happy 94th Birthday Karl, A magnificent actor and a magnificent schnozz. Who nose maybe Karl will be back on the DeathList for '07. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 22, 2006 Happy 94th Birthday Karl, A magnificent actor and a magnificent schnozz. Who nose maybe Karl will be back on the DeathList for '07. I'd hold off for another 10 to 15 years....he has the advantage of extra oxygen intake and a wife who has stuck with him now for some 67 years soon to be 68 which is apparently the second longest lasting Hollywood marriage (only Bob and Delores Hope lasted longer and Malden and his lovely Mona still have a chance at snaring the big prize) I used to have a young mans crush on Mr. Malden back when he walked the Streets of San Francisco. Superb actor in the way that actors used to be actors not the pretty boy/almost women globs they churn out from Hollywood these days. Back in the old days I would daydream about sharing a hotel suite with Malden and playing cards until the wee hours of the morning while he regaled me with tales of his past. Sadly it never happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted March 22, 2006 Golly, WHAT never happened? Godot CFY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) I used to have a young mans crush on Mr. Malden back when he walked the Streets of San Francisco. Superb actor... I would daydream about sharing a hotel suite with Malden and playing cards... Sadly it never happened. I wouldn't go quite as far as fantasising about late-night poker sessions with Mr. Malden but Bruno, you hit the nail on the head... Some years ago I worked in a casino; in our breaks between dealing we'd watch telly in the sparse, cold, uncomfortable staff room. The Streets Of San Francisco was a late-night favourite, and Malden was BRILLIANT in it. I'd often go home after a shift whistling the theme tune. He even made that tiresome cretin Michael Douglas seem half-bearable because he was playing opposite such an accomplished actor. It's a shame that none of Malden's skills rubbed off on Douglas. Karl Malden is a true great. My favourites of his would be Birdman Of Alcatraz (1962), I Confess (1953) or, of course, The Streets Of San Francisco (early 70s). Happy Birthday Karl! Many happy returns. p.s. just tried to find a dvd of The Streets Of... but could only find VHS, unfortunately. Edited March 23, 2006 by Star Crossed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted March 22, 2006 Funny, he was on UK telly today. It was a recent (for KM) film, which the IMDB says is They've Taken Our Children: The Chowchilla Kidnapping. He would've been about 80-81 when he filmed that & looked great. Everyone's acting in it was appalling, apart from good ol' Karl Happy Birthday to one of my favourite living actors: (Photo taken in 2004 - still attending premieres & looking snazzy at 92!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 23, 2006 Happy 94th Birthday Karl, A magnificent actor and a magnificent schnozz. Who nose maybe Karl will be back on the DeathList for '07. Happy birthday indeed! I think this was the thread the OoO posted that interesting article where Karl Malden was described as healthy and Richard Widmark as in failing health. The latter surprised me, the former didn't. I think unless something unexpected happens, he's got some time yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 14, 2006 I was thinkiing about Karl Malden the other day. Well in all fairness I was watching a movie in the early hours of the morning (with Don DeFore and a cast of hundreds). Anyway the police fellow looked somewhat similar to Karl Malden and it was then I wondered to myself how Mr.Malden is doing and how he has been doing. I know after Skag was cancelled things became bleak for him. Hope he is resting comfy right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted June 16, 2006 I know after Skag was cancelled things became bleak for him. Hope he is resting comfy right now. They've cancelled skag? Someone should let Pete Doherty know; I don't think he's heard the news yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted June 16, 2006 Who has the bigger nose? Jimmy Durante or Karl Malden? Malden, they buried Durante in February 1980, I think we can assume a quarter of a century of decomposition has answered Zebedee's question, like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulphack 6 Posted June 16, 2006 pedant! shall we re-phrase as who HAD the larger nose? i think durante, ahead in the same way the gees are at the tape, as it were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted June 17, 2006 If you're willing to be fair, and consider the length and heighth of the two schnozzolas, as well as width, then I believe Jimmy Durante wins the honker competition. Or , at least his does. http://www.skypoint.com/members/schutz19/durante.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted October 6, 2006 Great news! I was not in the attic today (there is no attic here) I located among my treasureeed persona l posessions (that is a hard word to spell) I found in my personal possessions (does that look better>?) so I found in my personal possessions a genuine metal framed with a plastic handle on its top Karl Malden lunchbox from back when he wasin a televsion show set in Californi-A. The thermos is still in it too and has a wonderful look of Malden on 3 sides as his nose goes around it. I just realized as of today that he has a spot on the Hol;l;ywood walk of fame. Is that amazing or what? Wonder how he's doing today. I miss our late night nocturnal chats when he would appear from out of nowhere and remind me to always carry me American Express card with me. He stopped appearing a few years ago after he did his shirtless scene in the bus buerial movie. Day is ecome night aye and night becomes day as morning becomes electra and low, I'm out of the mauve colored poppy seeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted December 29, 2006 And as another year draws to a close, we look back fondly on those who have not yet left us but may be allowed on the 2007 list and then in due course, kick off. Don't get me wrong, Malden is a loveable sort; but his time is about up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 1, 2007 The Karl Malden link on the front page is buggered up. As are Harold Pinter's and Lady Bird Johnson's. GR has been notified of these and two other flaws. Expect repair soon. I notice the fast reply feature is now active on this forum, why not on the others? Fixed by removing it here. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted January 1, 2007 And as another year draws to a close, we look back fondly on those who have not yet left us but may be allowed on the 2007 list and then in due course, kick off. Don't get me wrong, Malden is a loveable sort; but his time is about up. Wahooo! He's on the list! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! (Now all he has to do is go belly up like his show Skag did) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted January 1, 2007 I'm not sure if these z-list american actors are famous enough for deathlist. Having said that all actors however minor seem to get an obit in the UK press these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 1, 2007 I'm not sure if these z-list american actors are famous enough for deathlist. Having said that all actors however minor seem to get an obit in the UK press these days While I'm not so certain that he's ready to croak just yet, he's definitely not a z-list American Actor. A Streetcar Named Desire sticks out immediately, along with many others, but here's his full filmography. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwynhafyr 0 Posted January 5, 2007 I must admit I honestly thought he was dead already. Please to hear he's still going strong. Ohps! I probably shouldn't have said that, I have a tendancy for putting the mockers on things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoggie 0 Posted January 7, 2007 well looking at his familey history. the Malden's live to a very ripe old age.he may have a couple of good years left in him. Good Luck to the old boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted September 8, 2007 This thread is far too boring, but this is not a boring candidate. However, Malden still seems well and capable, as he is still getting croissants & coffee to take-away. Okay.. it's not exactly breaking news, but at least it proves Malden is still getting around, and quite easily, rather than simply wasting away.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted September 8, 2007 Breaking News! Karl Malden has been out on the town going from various places like Dunken Donuts to the world famous Star Bucks! Coffee anybody? Coffee? Would anybody like some coffee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 8, 2007 Breaking News! Karl Malden has been out on the town going from various places like Dunken Donuts to the world famous Star Bucks! Coffee anybody? Coffee? Would anybody like some coffee? That wasn't funny at all. Perhaps the self declared 'Great Entertainer' has lost his spark. Then again, he never had it in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Eh!! Posted September 8, 2007 Breaking News! Karl Malden has been out on the town going from various places like Dunken Donuts to the world famous Star Bucks! Coffee anybody? Coffee? Would anybody like some coffee? That wasn't funny at all. Perhaps the self declared 'Great Entertainer' has lost his spark. Then again, he never had it in the first place. Again, I don't get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
