It's a shame he is not more forthcoming; such vagueness merely arouses suspicion. I have known of Charles Durning as an accomplished actor for many years. (2000). He was an infantryman,. - At least one account says he was assigned to the 159th Infantry Regiment. 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? Durning was honored with three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. The suggestion that it should now be considered "definitive" is laughable, given that its origins are completely spurious.139.48.25.60 (talk) 18:33, 5 May 2009 (UTC), Some insight (OR) This information isn't currently usable in the article itself, since I'm not aware of a published source that can be cited. [Ref: http://www.web2carz.com/people/who-you-know/2097/charles-durnings-war-heroism-exaggeration-fabrication]. television commercial for the Kerry campaign, Obama commercial that I discussed a few weeks ago. The best result we found for your search is Charles Albin Durning age 70s in Mendenhall, MS. Born in Highland Falls, N.Y., adjacent to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where his mother was a laundress for the cadets and his father a Soldier, Durning was the fourth of 10 children.. The Pursuit of Happiness. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Mr. Durning told me he was in that group, but he and six other guys hid behind trees then escaped. Mr. He also played the voice of recurring character Francis Griffin, the religious zealot father of Peter in the animated series Family Guy. May he Rest in Peace! Kampfgruppe Peiper immediately began firing upon Battery B, sending the Americans into a panic. Durning does not appear in either the muster reports or morning reports of any of the units involved. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was an American actor. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York on February 28, 1923, the ninth of ten children. He does not appear in the list of survivors who were brought back to the massacre site. Durning continued a regular on screen association with Burt Reynolds appearing in several more feature films together and as "Dr. Harlan Elldridge" in the highly popular TV series Evening Shade (1990). Related:To create a personalized transition plan for yourself, and for transition guides and checklists, visit theMilitary.com Transition Center. After the offensive, Durning received his second Purple Heart. . I made the following changes: When you have finished reviewing my changes, you may follow the instructions on the template below to fix any issues with the URLs. David T Tokyo (talk) 05:40, 15 October 2008 (UTC), This is a major hole in the article. Hand color tinted photo of Charles Durning. [6][7] Durning was the ninth of ten children. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 89 years old group. Unfortunately, Durning is very frail and his conversation is a bit wandering and imprecise. 7. - While many individual service records were indeed destroyed by fire, the General Orders which issued Silver Stars were stored at other locations - such as in the unit files - that have been archived at other facilities. 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). While working as an usher in a burlesque theatre, he was hired to replace a drunken actor on stage. 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). --65.190.163.190 02:09, 23 May 2006 (UTC). 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. (2000). PFC Durning was one of only a few soldiers to escape and survive the subsequent notorious Malmedy massacre. He was one of only a few soldiers to survive the Malmedy massacre when German soldiers opened fire on nearly 90 prisoners of war. He talked about how cold it was that day in the snow as they were hiding behind the trees. Other film roles include Henry Larson, the benevolent father of Holly Hunter's character in Home for the Holidays (1995) and Waring Hudsucker in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). Sad news arrived on Christmas Day with word that longtime character actor Charles Durning . He won a Golden Globe in 1990 for his supporting role in the television miniseries The Kennedys of Massachusetts, having had three previous nominations. 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. Charles Durning served his country with honor and with great personal sacrifice. I tend to agree with David T Tokyo, but I'd feel better if the declaration appeared in a better source than the one we have, preferably an official one. Rangers in World War II by Robert W. Black contains a complete roster of all Rangers who served during World War II. - On the other hand, if he were assigned to the 398th Inf Regt upon discharge from the hospital - as most accounts reflect - that raises even more serious questions. Cheers.InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 05:27, 5 September 2017 (UTC), There's no reason to display the medals or decorations he is said to have received. Again, am reluctant to cast aspersions, but not many men advertise their valor awards, but refuse to clearly state what units they served in. Durning killed the German infantryman which became a particularly painful memory. I'm guessing the latter was in response to Durning wanting to clarify things in the time leading up to his award from the French on 22 April. Furthermore one should keep in mind that all survivors to the massacre, i.e. Durning was equally entertaining in the Billy Wilder production of The Front Page (1974), he supported screen tough guy Charles Bronson in the suspenseful western Breakheart Pass (1975) and featured as "Spermwhale Whalen" in the story of unorthodox police behavior in The Choirboys (1977).The versatile Durning is equally adept at comedic roles and demonstrated his skills as "Doc Hopper" in The Muppet Movie (1979), a feisty football coach in North Dallas Forty (1979), a highly strung police officer berating maverick cop Burt Reynolds in Sharky's Machine (1981), and a light footed, dancing Governor (alongside Burt Reynolds once more) in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). "That time in my life was my best time," Durning told Pittsburgh's Post Gazette in 2001. 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You can too, by following these critical steps. Although he displayed a passion for entertaining others, a high school teacher told him that he was talentless in art, language, and math and was better suited to working in an office. . Charles Durning Height, Weight & Measurements At 89 years old, Charles Durning height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) . France honors Charles Durning . The Malmady Massacre was a horrific event in which the Germans, after the Battle of the Bulge, rounded up and executed 80 American POWs. The rest of the Wikipedia article on World War II service is, as others have noted here, quite inconsistent. But, there is no way Durning is the second most decorated hero of WWII, see Audie Murphy and Matt Urban. Discuss here please. But interestingly, in the detailed Wikipedia discussion of Malmady, they conclude that Durning was not a part of the event. #253) CHARLES DURNING: Great War Hero, Great Actor, but Malmady Survivor? Description. ( M. Tootsie. http://news.yahoo.com/durning-king-character-actors-dies-nyc-075353360.html, While the article notes there appears to be some confusion at Durning's war record (which unit he was with at any particular moment etc), I think the Third Army [art needs to be clarified. On June 6, 1944, Durning was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division and was in one of the first waves of American troops that landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. After all, few PFCs who earn the Silver Star remain as PFCs for long. But it was thought be of value in the areas where they knew the mercury issue was relevant. On July 31, 2008, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame adjacent to one of his idols, James Cagney. Go for it - its obviously a field of study that you enjoy and you have the chance to make your name. There are several paths to success if you're getting out or thinking about getting out of the military after just one tour. Beginning in 1961, he appeared in 35 plays as part of the Shakespeare Festival. 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". 5. So. I am proposing the following as a new section on the Charles Durning page: "Controversy Surrounding Military Service - They were fighting at Bitche, France, 200+ kilometers from Malmedy at the time of the Massacre. Nightmares are indeed an indicator of PTSD, but not everyone who has experienced stress or has nightmares is suffering from a "disorder". What is the purpose of your discussion topic? It does say that he was a survivor of the Malmedy Massacre. It was an awesome day. One one side they are based on the testimonies made by the American survivors, which must been seen as relations made by guys who had escaped to an almost promissed death, who were under shock, often wounded and who had some difficulties to make a coherent relation of the facts. Has he really said this. 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. But he leaves behind an interesting question: was he at the Malmedy Massacre? By the time the 106th was ready to resume combat operations (25 April 45) the war was winding down (VE Day was just two weeks later) and the division was relegated to running POW camps rather than fighting as an infantry division. Subsequently, he performed in roughly 50 stock company productions and in various off-Broadway plays, eventually attracting the attention of Joseph Papp, founder of The Public Theater and the New York Shakespeare Festival. For his injuries, Durning received his second Purple Heart. The worksheet shows (additionally) Foreign Service Pay of $128.43 for the period 1 Dec 45 to 24 or 26 Jan 46 $7072/month depending on how it was pro-rated. Durning, who was wounded twice more, was captured and was one of the few survivors of the Malmedy massacre when German troops opened fire on dozens of American prisoners. [15][16] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. 398th Infantry Regiment; part of the 100th Infantry Division, 3. LOS ANGELES - From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charles Durning, a World War Two hero who became one of Hollywood's top character actors in films like "The Sting," "Tootsie" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," has. Durning participated in various functions to honor American veterans, including serving as Chairman of the U.S. National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. My old buddy Dr. Steven Miller (who was my partner in the Shifting Baselines Ocean Media Project and would eventually be executive producer of Flock of Dodos as well as the current Lionfish PSA Campaign), quickly raised the funds for me to write and direct a commercial for the campaign. Charles Durning, a Tony Award-winning actor whose prolific work in films and television included supporting roles in the classic comedy "Tootsie" and the TV sitcom "Evening Shade," died Monday.. And I said, yes, I am. Steve Karras - who wrote the web2carz article - joined the discussion and provided additional data from his research. He debuted in film in 1965's "Harvey Middleman, Fireman." 3 Ways to Recover from a Blown Salary Negotiation, 3 Ways to Gather Intel for Your New Civilian Job, 3 Tips that Can Increase Your Chances for Job Fair Success, WWII Vet and Actor Charles Durning Dies in NYC, Actor Charles Durning to be Interred at Arlington, Sign up for a free Military.com membership, 14 High-Paying Jobs for Low-Skill Communicators, 10 Things We Know for Sure About Modern Veterans, 7 Ways Your Dream Job Is Holding You Back. Born in Highland Falls, NY, Durning was reared solely by his mother Louise after his father, John, died when he was very young, leaving Louise to support her and her son by working as a laundress at the nearby West Point military academy. (1965), Pousse-Caf (1966), The Happy Time (1968), Indians (1969), That Championship Season (1972), In the Boom Boom Room (1973), The Au Pair Man (1973), Knock Knock (1976), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1990), Inherit the Wind (1996), The Gin Game (1997), and The Best Man (2000). Charles Durning was a boxer, ice-cream seller and dance instructor before establishing himself as an actor. While pursuing an acting career, Durning, a professional ballroom dancer, taught at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in New York City. 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). In March 1945, Durning was moving into Germany with the 398th Infantry Regiment when he took a bullet to the chest. Sign up for a free Military.com membershipto have job postings, guides and advice, and more delivered directly to your inbox. Chris Wiegand. He appeared in John Frankenheimer's I Walk the Line (1970) starring Gregory Peck, and three Brian De Palma movies: Hi, Mom! But simply because I am interested in the Malmedy massacre for several years, which means I have spend much time on the question and read a lot of books. Total mustering out pay was $300 $100 was paid at the time. [5]. I've received the docs from Oldbubblehead (tnx!) First, no one doubts he was at D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, but he also told me he was there at Malmady. December 26th, 2012 Tweet A few words of respect for Charles Durning who died on Monday at age 89. 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. 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]. Durning was honored with three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. When a Stranger Calls. Durning married his first wife, Carole Doughty, in 1959. 4. Such is the life of Charles Durning. His is a remarkable story of survival. This seems even to have publicly said by the French consul in LA during an official ceremony that took place a few years ago. Unfortunately, Harold Billow, the last known survivor of the WWII POW massacre, died at 99 on May 17, 2022. 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. As a teen, Durning displayed the tenacious nature that would later earmark many of his . 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. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. He also points out that During's records only mention Silver Star, not Silever Star Medal. It's right at the beginning of the movie. Durning was drafted into the U.S. Army just in time to fight in World War II. 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