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. Tootsie. It is hard to see where Mr. Durning would have earned a Silver Star with this unit. 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. And then you go and do a documentary feature film about the Bataan Death March (as I did last year and will begin screening on Feb. 14 at Brown University) and you end up gaining your own appreciation for the fact that history is just some agreed upon set of stories. Again, Charles Durning is nowhere to be found among these men. He played the role of Jack Jameson in Wendy Wasserstein's final play, Third (2005), with Dianne Wiest at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre. We'll never know the whole story of his war years.I used to hear the difference between a "sea story" and a fairy tale was a fairy . Let sleeping dogs lay silent! 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. He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. Then when you read about the increased skepticism these days in the legal system of the value of eye witness accounts of crimes, you do kinda wonder. Charles Durning will be honored for lifetime achievement by the Screen Actors Guild. The Cat!" Over the course of his life, aside from the medals he earned as a soldier, Durning won numerous accolades as an actor including a Life Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 9 Emmy Award nominations, and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. 67.181.14.236 (talk) 09:39, 9 May 2009 (UTC), I've removed this from the article after his admission of nightmares: "which is common among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress", Unless the person that added this is a medical doctor with Mr. Durning under his care (and has consent to post it to the internet!) were returned to those kinds of units, infantrymen were returned to infantry units. [18] The Huffington Post compared the two men, calling them "character actor titans".[19]. "There are many secrets in us, in the depths of our souls, that we don't want anyone to know about," he told Parade. Please take a moment to review my edit. The fact is mentioned, but a reliable source (e.g. France honors Charles Durning . - 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. Rlevse Talk 03:28, 9 November 2009 (UTC), i'm confused because it seems that three purple hearts are claimed, but only two instances of being wounded are cited. Charles Durning was a boxer, ice-cream seller and dance instructor before establishing himself as an actor. I'm reluctant to cast any doubt on Mr. Durning's service, but the details are so vague and contradictory that they bear some examination. The book contains a bibliography but no footnotes or citations within the text to explain sources. Durning stated he took part in the D-Day landings, and the article notes he was with 1st Infantry. After all, few PFCs who earn the Silver Star remain as PFCs for long. (2000). He scored minor roles over the next decade until he really got noticed by film fans as the sneering, corrupt cop "Lt. Snyder" hassling street grifter 'Robert Redford' in the multi award winning mega-hit The Sting (1973). Along with films he appeared in, his collection consists mainly of films he admired as well as a small collection of family home movies. [10] Additional awards included the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead device and two bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. Stars in Khaki by Wise and Wilderson provides little information. This seems even to have publicly said by the French consul in LA during an official ceremony that took place a few years ago. The "confusion" regarding Mr. Durning's service is far more extensive than has been touched on here. I added this piece of information: War Hero on Walk of Fame by Solvej Schou (Associated Press). Sad news arrived on Christmas Day with word that longtime character actor Charles Durning . [9], For his valor and the wounds he received during the war, Durning was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. The net result was a commercial that was okay. Who Is Charles Durning's Wife? Durning married his first wife, Carole Doughty, in 1959. It also states that Durning was drafted in 1943 at the age of nineteens shortly before his twentieth birthday. Oldbubblehead (talk) 06:18, 18 June 2013 (UTC). 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). 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. Below the table, you can find all the information about his birthday. Mr. Durning told me he was in that group, but he and six other guys hid behind trees then escaped. So when was he a member of Third Army, during or after the war?EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:23, 26 December 2012 (UTC), It seems to me we should be able to track down (and then link to) Durning's Silver Star citation, which would provide date, circumstances and probably unit of assignment at the time. It was an awesome day. He was honored with the Life Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Ceremony on January 27, 2008. His wife is Mary Ann Amelio (1974 - 24 December 2012) ( his death), Carole Doughty (27 June 1959 - 1972) ( divorced) ( 3 children) and "Inherit the Wind.". Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York. 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.. Unless there is a source that indicates Mr. Durning has a disorder, suggesting he has one simply because he admits to nightmares is false and misleading. This message is updated dynamically through the template {{source check}} (last update: 18 January 2022). Incredibly subjective. Charles Durning is Update Soon years old in 2022. They were fighting at Bitche, France, 200+ kilometers from Malmedy at the time of the Massacre. Zodiac. He told me he was fond of my father because he was, in his opinion, one of only a handful that he felt was actually telling the truth most of the rest had either intentionally or unintentionally blown their stories up over the years into hugely embellished tales that contradicted each other and played loose with the facts. Durning was a boxer, ice-cream seller and dance instructor before establishing himself as an actor. Showing Editorial results for charles durning. Anyone have any further information??? That place that no one knows about horrifying things we keep secret. Zskok (1994) Smrt Waringa Hudsuckera ( Charles Durning) byla inspirovna skutenou udlost ze dne 3. nora 1975, kdy obchodnk Eli M. Black rozbil kufkem okno sv kancele ve 44. pate Newyorkskho mrakodrapu Pan Am Building (nyn MetLife Building) a skoil z nho. The 85-year-old added to that resume Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk. 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. 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. I do belive that the edit should stand, however. Durning is the only survivor of a unit that landed on Omaha Beach that June 6 in 1944. He was undeterred, however, and would become one of the greatest character actors in living memory. But it was thought be of value in the areas where they knew the mercury issue was relevant. After the offensive, Durning received his second Purple Heart. Durning received the French National Order of the Legion of Honor from the French Consul in Los Angeles in April 2008. I would hope that the editors of this page would at least mention that there is controversy surrounding the many versions of his wartime service and that official records are at odds with many points. In Belgium he was stabbed in hand-to-hand combat with a German soldier, whom he bludgeoned to death with a rock. Charles Durning, a two-time Oscar nominee known for a wide-range of character roles on film, television and stage, died of natural causes on Christmas Eve. 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]. and will get the relevant/readable pages uploaded ASAP. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Bulge and was one of a few survivors of the attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium. Tue 25 Dec 2012 10.24 EST. He was one of the military masterminds of The Invasion of Normandy that also landed at Omaha Beach. Rlevse Talk 03:12, 9 November 2009 (UTC), I realize it's no shame to have post traumatic stress disorder, but I think that any such assertions in an article must be sourced, as per BLP. Nightmares are indeed an indicator of PTSD, but not everyone who has experienced stress or has nightmares is suffering from a "disorder". Nothing more. There is a significant question as to who he served with upon returning to the Continent. Memorability Metrics. Durning's character turns himself in to authorities, insisting that he must be prosecuted for having murdered his buddy during ferocious combat on Iwo Jima six decades earlier. 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. He doggedly pursues the young grifter, Johnny Hooker (Redford), only to become the griftee in the end. He holds the Silver Star for valor and three Purple Hearts for wounds he suffered. (2000). Although he. All rights reserved. I don't see this as accurate or fair. He was discharged with the rank of private first class on January 30, 1946. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 89 years old group. Has he really said this. A veteran character actor who was a widely recognizable face in film and on television for over five decades, Charles Durning earned his place as a dependable presence often . PFC Durning was one of only a few soldiers to escape and survive the subsequent notorious Malmedy massacre. It contains a roster, list of decorations awarded, and some information on landing craft assignments. And he was one of the few survivors of the infamous Malmedy massacre of American POWs. Share on Facebook; Durning was wounded by a German "S" Mine on June 15, 1944 at Les Mare des Mares, France. --rogerd 12:35, 27 December 2006 (UTC), I will put an {{NPOV}} template at the top of the page. 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. We don't have to resolve the discrepancies, but we should at least note them. The biggest joy of the experience was getting to spend the day chatting with Mr. Durning. What is the purpose of your discussion topic? Although he survived the initial assault relatively unscathed, he was wounded by a German mine a few days later and earned a Purple Heart. He is not credited for being in Star Wars at IMDB. However, I just recently found out about his heroism during WWII which included being in the first wave on Omaha Beach at Normandy, being one of the few survivors of the Malmedy Massacre and being awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. Charles Durning, Durning served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The two fought with their bayonets, and Durning suffered further injury during the fight. Like Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, Charles Durning was a highly-decorated soldier in World War II before he began an acting career. He also points out that During's records only mention Silver Star, not Silever Star Medal. Unless someone has a contradictory source, or different experience with the Frances/Francis spelling/gender distinction, I believe the section should assume she is a sister. When a Stranger Calls. Mr. Steve Karras, among other researchers, has accessed primary sources such as Durnings discharge papers, his medical records, unit personnel rosters and morning reports, Army General Orders, and other records, as well as secondary sources such as unit official histories, to assemble an accurate record of Durnings military experiences. I am proposing the following as a new section on the Charles Durning page: "Controversy Surrounding Military Service - (1970, as Charles Durnham), Sisters (1973), and The Fury (1978). Division. Charles Durning. But he leaves behind an interesting question: was he at the Malmedy Massacre? The Cat! He was 89. 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). 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. Just because someone else makes a statement about the subject of this article, doesn't mean that it deserves mention here. Here's a key tactic that most job seekers overlook when attending a job or career fair: Stop at every table. He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. This record will need to be linked on this talk page so that other editors can verify this before we can allow this kind of character assassination. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. Plus, he has appeared in the role of "Santa Claus" in five different television movies. Military spouses are making a go of their dream jobs across a wide range of fields. Arlington National Cemetery has acknowledged some of these discrepancies and is in the process of re-cutting Durnings headstone. Drafted at age 21, he was first assigned as a rifleman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, and later served overseas with the 3rd Army Support troops and the 386th Anti-aircraft Artillery (AAA) Battalion. 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. - 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? A Tiger's Tale. His three brothers James (known as Roger, 19152000), Clifford (19161994), and Gerald (19262000) and his sister Frances (19182006) survived to adulthood, but five sisters died from scarlet fever and smallpox as children. He was 89. Total mustering out pay was $300 $100 was paid at the time. #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Charles Durning - VA News Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Charles Durning, who served as an infantryman during World War II and later became a prolific actor. Sep 25, 2021 - Explore Dick Clark's board "Charles Durning", followed by 266 people on Pinterest. We were frightened all the time. 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. 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. Block 36 shows arrival in the ETO on 19 Feb 44 and departure 8 Jan 46. 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. His three brothers James (Roger) (1915-2000), Clifford (1916-1994),and Gerald Durning (born 1926), and his sister Frances (born 1919) survived to . He received two Drama Desk Awards for his performances in That Championship Season and Third. He worked with the Coen Brothers again playing "Pappy" O'Daniel, a cynical governor of Mississippi (a character loosely based on the Texas politician and showman W. Lee O'Daniel) in the Coen Brothers' O Brother, Where Art Thou? He was the son of Louise (ne Leonard; 18941982), a laundress at West Point, and James E. Durning (1883 c. Snyder, who polices and hustles professional con artists. The Hollywood Historic. [14], Durning died of natural causes at his home in Manhattan on Christmas Eve December 24, 2012, aged 89. Is it him, or someone who really looks like him? Charles Durning s WWII Experience It's hard to describe what we all went through that day, but those of you who were there will understand. "Hollywood Stars at D-Day", Soldiers Online Army.mil. The Service Stars (or campaign stars or battle stars) came in bronze or silver. For his numerous roles on television, he earned nine Emmy Award nominations. He won a Golden Globe in 1990 for his supporting role in the television miniseries The Kennedys of Massachusetts, having had three previous nominations. Durning was honored with three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. 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. My father was a Malmedy survivor and I have done extensive research into the massacre and its aftermath. They had three children together before divorcing in 1972. At least that last bit is what he told me, in detail. 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). He was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Bulge, and was one of the few survivors of the infamous Malmedy massacre of American POWs, perpetrated by a battlegroup under Joachim Peiper of the 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. 68.124.153.86 (talk) 00:34, 30 April 2008 (UTC) Gerard, Other than his wartime experiences, the article makes no mention of Charles Durning's career pre 1973. And there's the weakness in Wiki; the burden of proof should be on those making assertions of fact; instead, Wiki gives credence to unsubstantiated, possibly self-serving claims made by individuals, that are only bolstered by second and third hand retellings of that same man's stories. --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. "I had no money at all, and he [Joseph Papp] didn't pay much. 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). He was taken prisoner during the . Charles is related to William Pershing Durning and Jeff M Durning as well as 1 additional person. Soldiers of Kampfgruppe Peiper summarily killed eighty View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page. Durning passed away on December 24th, 2012 due to natural causes and was buried in Arlington National Cemetary. Photograph: NBC via Getty Images. Wedinm (talk) 21:22, 29 March 2011 (UTC), Regarding the lengthy Malmedy survivor? Part of the reason he was willing to talk may have been because I told him some of my fathers war experiences from the Bataan Death March in the Philippines. Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . . Durning's performances in Broadway productions include Drat! Actor. Date of Birth. While Oldbubblehead's research apparently verifies the Silver Star, the issue will not be put to bed until the GO (with its citation extract) can be located. Durning killed the German infantryman which became a particularly painful memory. Durning, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts, began his acting career in his late forties when he was cast in guest appearances in early 1960's television shows where he played minor roles over the next decade until he gained notice on film as a sneering, corrupt cop in the multi award winning mega-hit 'The Sting' (1973). Preceding unsigned comment added by Deemery (talk contribs) 16:08, 26 December 2012 (UTC), In 1943 you joined the army, enlisting as an Army Ranger. Durning was paid a special tribute at the May 26, 2013, National Memorial Day Concert when "Taps" was sounded in his honor. 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. Frankly speaking I have doubts about this. Shearonink (talk) 19:53, 9 June 2019 (UTC), Not so far as I can tell, information does not appear in cited souces. Again, am reluctant to cast aspersions, but not many men advertise their valor awards, but refuse to clearly state what units they served in. Born: 28-Feb-1923 Birthplace: Highland Falls, NY Died: 24-Dec-2012 Location of death: New York City Cause of death: unspecified. They have also lived in La Mesa, CA and Flagstaff, AZ. Don't know whether you have seen this discussion of Mr. Durning's service: He was one of only a few soldiers to survive the Malmedy massacre when German soldiers opened fire on nearly 90 prisoners of war. Before the war was over, Durning received a third Purple Heart and the Silver and Bronze Stars for valor. According to Wikipedia, 43 men escaped. --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. Co. X176ADec. 18, 1944 - Dec. 31, 1945. In some cases, you can go back and ask for a higher salary without jeopardizing your job, experts say. Stetsonharry (talk) 21:09, 2 February 2009 (UTC), I think everybody's raised good points. 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. Discuss here please. Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . They are unable to identify his unit or any records of his being there, other than the French consul saying so in their 2008 presentation of the French Legion of Honor to him. Charles Durning was born on 1923-02-28. To Be or Not to Be. Charles Durning Height, Weight & Measurements At 89 years old, Charles Durning height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) . Verify your free subscription by following the instructions in the email sent to: Search the largest free Veteran Job board to find jobs with veteran-friendly companies. 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. 398th Infantry Regiment; part of the 100th Infantry Division, 3. The two actors worked together again in a 1985 TV production of Death of a Salesman. Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. [4] Given the scores of thousands of trained infantry replacements prepositioned in Britain in anticipation of D-Day casualties (over 88,000 replacements of all types had been 'stockpiled' in the UK by 7 Jun 44), it defies belief that the Rangers would accept a last minute replacement who was not even infantry qualified. 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? He is dead but his legacy lives on. The Malmedy Massacre was exhaustingly investigated by the First Army. I'm afraid that's where your argument runs out of steam. Durning was drafted into the U.S. Army just in time to fight in World War II. 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