LOS ANGELES — He was a tubby tough guy with a pug of a mug, as unlikely a big-screen star or a romantic lead as could be imagined.
Yet Ernest Borgnine won a woman's love and an Academy Award in one of the great lonelyhearts roles in "Marty," a highlight in a workhorse career that spanned nearly seven decades and more than 200 film and television parts.
Borgnine, who died Sunday at 95, worked to the end. One of his final roles was a bit part as a CIA records-keeper in 2011's action comedy "Red" – fittingly for his age, a story of retired spies who show that it's never too late to remain in the game when they're pulled back into action.
Death Watch that is a Big One!
ReplyDeleteSeems like all of those people we grew up watching are quickly leaving us. These men (Andy and now Ernest) gave us many laughs without adult language and violence. Wish we had those days back when families could watch tv together while having a good time. Times sure have changed. McHale's Navy will always be my favorite of everything you did. RIP Mr. Borgnine.
ReplyDeleterest in peace Captain and thank for all the laughs you provided us amen
ReplyDeleteHe was a great actor and a person to look up to.
ReplyDeleteWe will miss him in this world.