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Ernest Borgnine (born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows. Borgnine's film career began in 1951, and included supporting roles in China Corsair (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), Vera Cruz (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) and The Wild Bunch (1969). He also played the unconventional lead in many films, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for Marty (1955). He achieved continuing success in the sitcom McHale's Navy (1962–1966), in which he played the title character, and co-starred as Dominic Santini in the action series Airwolf (1984–1986), in addition to a wide variety of other roles. Borgnine earned his...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
JAGSeries • 1995
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
AirwolfSeries • 1984
Home ImprovementSeries • 1991
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
Little House on the PrairieSeries • 1974
Get SmartSeries • 1965
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956
Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984
The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries • 1948
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
Early EditionSeries • 1996
SpongeBob SquarePantsSeries • 1999
7th HeavenSeries • 1996
The DistrictSeries • 2000
Jake and the FatmanSeries • 1987
Matt HoustonSeries • 1982
Family LawSeries • 1999
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965
LaramieSeries • 1959