Chris Wiegand. SAG Award nominations will be announced Dec. 20. 386th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (semi-mobile). Those who did not escape, including medical personnel, quickly surrendered to the SS troopers and after being searched and relieved . Both his war record and his acting career were mentioned. 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. ", The Charles Durning Collection is held at the Academy Film Archive. [6][7] Durning was the ninth of ten children. There are no original sources, official documents or corroborating accounts by those he served with that validate his stories. The two fought with their bayonets, and Durning suffered further injury during the fight. In the past I've seen folks read an entry that said 'Bronze SS'and interpret it as the man earned both a Bronze Star Medal and a Silver Star Medal, when in fact it just denoted a single bronze Service Star for a campaign ribbon.98.255.89.22 (talk) 00:56, 12 July 2013 (UTC). Charles Durning, a second World War hero who became one of Hollywood's top character actors in films like The Sting, Tootsie and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, has died, a New York City. Charles Durning Born: 28-Feb - 1923 Birthplace: Highland Falls, NY Died: 24-Dec - 2012 Location of death: New York City Cause of death: unspecified Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: The Muppet Movie Military service: US Army (Ranger, WWII) But I didn't know until last week that Durning was not only a veteran of World War II, but a genuine hero, awarded a Silver Star, three Purple Heart medals, and a Good Conduct Medal. I have known of Charles Durning as an accomplished actor for many years. 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. 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. Charles Durning was born on 1923-02-28. Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . And yet I am still very far from being convinced. He was a great actor with a LOT of fascinating tales to tell. at Frances (disambiguation). In the Best Picture-winner, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, Durning won distinction as a crooked cop, Lt. Wm. Which is strange. And the 20-plus years you've spent in uniform mean you have a highly sought-after skill set in the civilian world. That place that no one knows about horrifying things we keep secret. 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 piece on Durning does not refer to any military units, does not claim that he landed in Normandy on D-Day and credits him only with a Silver Star and three Purple Hearts. They were fighting at Bitche, France, 200+ kilometers from Malmedy at the time of the Massacre. In conclusion I still have strong doubts about this story and I think that one should check for more reliable sources before writing that Mr. Durning is a Malmedy massacre survivor. According to Wikipedia, 43 men escaped. - After being wounded in Normandy, Mr. Durning was declared fit for duty on 6 Dec and transferred to the 10th Replacement Depot (in England) on 12 Dec 44. Editors have permission to delete these "External links modified" talk page sections if they want to de-clutter talk pages, but see the RfC before doing mass systematic removals. 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. When a Stranger Calls. Hand color tinted photo of Charles Durning. It's entirely possible that Durning (or someone on his behalf) asked for (and obtained) corrections to the original records in the time since his discharge, explaining the additional awards in the 2002 summary and the letter from 2008. Charles Durning is indeed a great actor and served his country honorably during WWII, including his landing at Normandy on D-Day. Block 36 shows arrival in the ETO on 19 Feb 44 and departure 8 Jan 46. The Pursuit of Happiness. I've uploaded the following scans of relevant docs: (still researching correct license and category tagging). the relation of the facts, how things happened. 98.255.89.22 (talk) 09:00, 6 July 2013 (UTC), Oldbubblehead. Charles Durning is the 1,433rd most popular actor (down from 1,265th in 2019), the 2,493rd most popular biography from United States (down from 2,309th in 2019) and the 695th most popular American Actor. Kudos to Oldbubblehead for excellent original source efforts! A lot of that is released through acting. It's right at the beginning of the movie. And even though the obituaries now are saying he didnt like to talk about his war experiences, he shared everything with me. Mr. Durning, my gratitude and utmost respect go out to you. Stars in Khaki by Wise and Wilderson provides little information. All rights reserved. Here's a key tactic that most job seekers overlook when attending a job or career fair: Stop at every table. The fact is mentioned, but a reliable source (e.g. WWII veteran, dance instructor and diversely talented stage & screen actor were all inclusions on the resume of this perpetually busy US actor who didn't get in front of the cameras until around the time of his fortieth birthday. With the 398th Infantry Regiment he moved into Germany where he was again seriously wounded in March 1945 and evacuated to the United States. Who Is Charles Durning's Wife? The Cat! Breakheart Pass. By June 17 he was back in England at the 217th General Hospital. 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. Durning, 84, will receive the award for fostering the "finest ideals . Showing Editorial results for charles durning. The two forces converged just before noon at the crossroads hamlet of Baugnez, two and a half miles south of Malmedy. I only know two things. Anyone have any further information??? [2] 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 was taken prisoner during the . I furthermore noticed that these websites often copy that material from one to the other (which means nobody actually checks the accuracy of that information). He was drafted at age 20. If such a trivial thing deserves mention (which IMO it doesn't), then you would need to provide a reference that someone else is the 2nd most decorated soldier of WWII. There is a significant question as to who he served with upon returning to the Continent. 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. His family said he loved Christmas, and if he could have chosen a day as his last, this would be it. But, there is no way Durning is the second most decorated hero of WWII, see Audie Murphy and Matt Urban. Depot/ Repl. Discuss here please. Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, Durning, was one of the few survivors of the Malmedy massacre when German troops opened fire on dozens of American prisoners. I'm afraid that's where your argument runs out of steam. David T Tokyo (talk) 05:40, 15 October 2008 (UTC), This is a major hole in the article. Aedwardmoch (talk) 05:35, 8 November 2008 (UTC)AedwardmochAedwardmoch (talk) 05:35, 8 November 2008 (UTC), There are different ways to calculate "most decorated" and it's exacerbated by the fact that some awards are delayed by decades. Durning's memorable roles included the Oscar-winning The Sting (1973) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be or Not to Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. 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. chris Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.179.70.124 (talk) 11:29, 25 December 2012 (UTC), Charles Durning was presented with the French Legion of Honor on April 22, 2008 (last week). Get special job alerts, offers and insider tips on making the most of your military experience in the civilian workforce. "Hollywood Stars at D-Day", Soldiers Online Army.mil. PFC Durning was one of only a few soldiers to escape and survive the subsequent notorious Malmedy massacre. You can hear a story from one of the survivors, Ted Paluch, below. Rangers in World War II by Robert W. Black contains a complete roster of all Rangers who served during World War II. Sad news arrived on Christmas Day with word that longtime character actor Charles Durning . In any case, recovered soldiers were returned to units of their original branch. My sergeant said, are you scared, son? 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. television commercial for the Kerry campaign, Obama commercial that I discussed a few weeks ago. This is four days after the start of the Battle of the Bulge and three days after the Malmedy Massacre.Oldbubblehead (talk) 06:39, 7 May 2014 (UTC). 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. And the Rangers were not a dumping ground for disciplinary problems. Charles Durning. 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. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. firefighter Member 12,730 Location: Syracuse, NY #4 Posted February 14, 2016 He did his service hink441 Member 5,410 Location: Virginia #5 Posted February 14, 2016 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. Durning killed the German infantryman which became a particularly painful memory. . 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 if you've been in for more than one tour, your life is about to change substantially. Durning first got his start in guest appearances in early 1960's TV shows. While working as an usher at a burlesque theater, he was hired to replace a comedian who was too drunk to perform. Whether true or not, the statements of the French Consul would not be admissible in any U.S. civilian or military court since they do not satisfy either the Best Evidence rule or the Hearsay rule. Charles Durning, the beloved . He was 89. [9], For his valor and the wounds he received during the war, Durning was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. Who played Les in Tootsie? Blacks later book, The Battalion: The Dramatic Story of the 2nd Ranger Battalion goes into more detail about the 2nd Ranger Battalion. He also points out that During's records only mention Silver Star, not Silever Star Medal. December 26th, 2012 Tweet A few words of respect for Charles Durning who died on Monday at age 89. Durning participated in various functions to honor American veterans, including serving as Chairman of the U.S. National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Also, in block 55, "ASR Score (2 Sep 45) 61"? 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.. "I had no money at all, and he [Joseph Papp] didn't pay much. If you have discovered URLs which were erroneously considered dead by the bot, you can report them with, If you found an error with any archives or the URLs themselves, you can fix them with, This page was last edited on 22 April 2022, at 10:34. LOS ANGELES - From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. That at least would acknowledge the elephant in the room. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. On the other hand I am far from being convinced that the fact this would have been said by the French consul (if it was the case) make it the revealed truth. He also appeared in Dealing: or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972) with Barbara Hershey and John Lithgow. Durning is the only survivor of a unit that landed on Omaha Beach that June 6 in 1944. Prior to his acting career, Durning served in World War II and was decorated for valor in combat. 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