Howell's threads since he came on the old Shooters site before it closed down and he has been a lightning rod from day one. Charles Durning was born on 1923-02-28. I am proposing the following as a new section on the Charles Durning page: "Controversy Surrounding Military Service - After the offensive, Durning received his second Purple Heart. From there he worked in a variety of plays. Wikipedia says no primary sources and the military record is a primary source. (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). 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). 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. Charles Durning's first job in the entertainment field was as an usher at a burlesque house. Durning served as a soldier in World War II, during which he was awarded a Silver Star, three Purple Heart medals, and a Good Conduct Medal. 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). Charles Durning. Arlington National Cemetery has acknowledged some of these discrepancies and is in the process of re-cutting Durnings headstone. (LOS ANGELES TIMES) 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. 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. 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. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Those who did not escape, including medical personnel, quickly surrendered to the SS troopers and after being searched and relieved . Chris Wiegand. 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He received two Drama Desk Awards for his performances in That Championship Season and Third. Copyright 2023 Military.com. Again, Durning is not listed. 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. 398th Infantry Regiment; part of the 100th Infantry Division, 3. He landed at D-Day, was in the Battle of the Bulge, and was part of the Malmady Massacre. He was discharged in 1946 as a private first class. His father was an Irish immigrant and his mother was of Irish descent. He was part of the landing forces at Normandy during the initial invasion of France by Allied forces. He does not appear in the list of survivors who were brought back to the massacre site. 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). 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. - 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. 6. Other men could probably have the same luck. the men in the pasture, and the other men who escaped the massacre because for one or other reason they were not at the crossroads when and where they were supposed to be when the massacre occured (I think for instance to a man the artillery observer battalion who had been left in Malmedy because he suddenly fell ill: he escaped the massacre but is not a survivor). Other film credits include Dog Day Afternoon with Al Pacino; When A Stranger Calls; The Final Countdown; The Hindenburg; Twilight's Last Gleaming with Burt Lancaster; True Confessions with Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall. Here's a key tactic that most job seekers overlook when attending a job or career fair: Stop at every table. [12] He was an honored guest speaker for 17 years at the National Memorial Day Concert televised by PBS every year on the Sunday evening of Memorial Day weekend. After all, few PFCs who earn the Silver Star remain as PFCs for long. In 2005, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of a Marine veteran in "Call of Silence," an episode in the television series NCIS, first broadcast November 23, 2004. Breakheart Pass. 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. #253) CHARLES DURNING: Great War Hero, Great Actor, but Malmady Survivor? Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. Earlier in the discussion somebody (rightfully) pointed out General Reynold's sentence "Few of these accounts are based on fact, and most are embellished and inaccurate". Mr. Durning told me he was in that group, but he and six other guys hid behind trees then escaped. There were a few border states where mercury pollution in popular waterways was a serious issue, so the environmental folks in the Kerry campaign were eager to associate him with the efforts to combat mercury pollution. [5]. I have put some editing only text above the section warning editors not to edit that area. 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. In Belgium he was stabbed in hand-to-hand combat with a German soldier, whom he bludgeoned to death with a rock. Best Answer. Wedinm (talk) 21:22, 29 March 2011 (UTC), Regarding the lengthy Malmedy survivor? 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). 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. 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. Snyder, who polices and hustles professional con artists. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Languages Editions (L) December 26th, 2012 Tweet A few words of respect for Charles Durning who died on Monday at age 89. I could find no trace of this on the website of the French consulate. There are no original sources, official documents or corroborating accounts by those he served with that validate his stories. Born in Highland Falls, New York, Charles Durning was the ninth of ten children. For his numerous roles on television, he earned nine Emmy Award nominations. 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. And the Rangers were not a dumping ground for disciplinary problems. They have also lived in La Mesa, CA and Flagstaff, AZ. Whether you want to learn more about other famous veterans, polish up your resume, find veteran job fairs in your area, or connect with employers looking to hire veterans, Military.com can help. WRT the EIB/CIB, block 31 says "M1 Rifle Ex 165 5 Mar 45". and "Inherit the Wind.". It is apparently based on a June 1993 interview the source of which is not listed. Durning participated in various functions to honor American veterans, including serving as Chairman of the U.S. National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Durning's unit guarded German POW's in Krippe, Germany until after VE Day, June 23, 1945. 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. Durning appeared in more than 100 movies, in role I don't see this as accurate or fair. The book contains a bibliography but no footnotes or citations within the text to explain sources. It leaves you nervous about listening to the tales of war veterans. Oldbubblehead (talk) 06:18, 18 June 2013 (UTC). On July 31, 2008, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame adjacent to one of his idols, James Cagney. 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. 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. The French government apparently issued a statement mentioning Malmedy, but the closest I can come is this[1]. While working as an usher in a burlesque theatre, he was hired to replace a drunken actor on stage. Division. There is no reference to the Reynolds quote, so it is not really relevant to the article. - 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. a former professional boxer and a decorated world war veteran who took part in the d-day invasion at omaha beach, the battle of the bulge and was one of few survivors of the malmedy massacre,. Charles Durning. --rogerd 12:35, 27 December 2006 (UTC), I will put an {{NPOV}} template at the top of the page. I've posted on this in the Military History WikiProject in the hope that maybe some better sourcing can be found. The Service Stars (or campaign stars or battle stars) came in bronze or silver. 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. Durning was temporarily assigned to the Special Services (entertaining troops) before shipping home with the 398th Regiment in January, 1946. He won a Golden Globe in 1990 for his supporting role in the television miniseries The Kennedys of Massachusetts, having had three previous nominations. Being a fellow member of The Screen Actors Guild with Mr. Durning, I hope one day to meet with him again. According to his TV Guide biography, Durning left home at age 16 and later enlisted in the Army.. 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. - Mr. During supposedly told a close friend that the reason he was transferred to the Rangers was because he hit an officer, and was therefore given the choice of either Leavenworth or the Rangers. It also states that Durning was drafted in 1943 at the age of nineteens shortly before his twentieth birthday. William J. Stepp - 12/23/2009 . 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. Division. 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. 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. 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? Sad news arrived on Christmas Day with word that longtime character actor Charles Durning . Charles Durning [Ref: http://www.web2carz.com/people/who-you-know/2097/charles-durnings-war-heroism-exaggeration-fabrication]. "That time in my life was my best time," Durning told Pittsburgh's Post Gazette in 2001. And then you'd do three to six plays every year down on Lafayette Street new plays by new writers: Sam Shepard, David Mamet, David Rabe, John Ford Noonan, Jason Miller.". #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. It's a shame he is not more forthcoming; such vagueness merely arouses suspicion. But it should be possible to ask them whether they have kept a record of this speach. Thinking about how veterans of that era typically talk about the Army with regard to administrative matters only confirms this feeling that such records may be largely inaccurate. Durning's rugged early life provided ample material on which to base his later portrayals. I'd be interested to learn how he came into show business - his turn in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" shows him to be a gifted dancer. That can cause a number of types of confusion. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 89 years old group. few survivors of the attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium. The Cat! He was transported to the 24th Evacuation Hospital. 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. It was an awesome day. [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? Mr. Before I make any changes to his page, I have asked for some clarification from the Wikipedia powers that be. He was a great character actor, a tremendous military hero, and a really good guy (plus a Democrat) whom I got to spend a day with in 2004. before D-Day), it and the Third Army were still in England, not yet having been in combat. His family said he loved Christmas, and if he could have chosen a day as his last, this would be it. Set the record straight and, once you have, we can revise it here. You were getting a salary for performance plus a rehearsal salary. Furthermore one should keep in mind that all survivors to the massacre, i.e. Charles Durning: 5 Facts About the Consummate Character Actor You might remember Charles Durning as the crooked Lt. Snyder in the classic 1973 film The Sting, or as the World War II Medal of Honor winner who confesses to killing his best friend in a 2004 episode of the hit TV series NCIS. The Cat!" The Game Net Worth 2021 Forbes, Gacha Whale Chart, Charles Durning Malmedy, Black Bear Diner Keto Options, 1963 Kansas City Athletics Roster, Scholastic Choices Code, Ford Radio Repair Near Me, Catholic School Boards In Ontario, Jewel Sweet Potato Nutrition, Share this entry. . infamous attack on American POWs at Malmedy, Belgium, and was the sole survivor of 40 men who took out a German machine gun nest. 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. Co. X176ADec. 18, 1944 - Dec. 31, 1945. Shearonink (talk) 19:53, 9 June 2019 (UTC), Not so far as I can tell, information does not appear in cited souces. LOS ANGELES - From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. This message was posted before February 2018. The "confusion" regarding Mr. Durning's service is far more extensive than has been touched on here. Such is the life of Charles Durning. Since you've left the military, you have already had some civilian experience, but maybe it's time for a change in your education or career path. It is hard to see where Mr. Durning would have earned a Silver Star with this unit. I hope to get some kind of interview with him that can be published in order to cite these things, but with his current condition, I'm not sure it can be accomplished. In 1976, he received both an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the television mini-series Captains and the Kings. Not only has no text been provided from this document, but it sounds like the entire thing was cribbed from this very article. Unfortunatley, the secondary sources have most of his info wrong. Blacks later book, The Battalion: The Dramatic Story of the 2nd Ranger Battalion goes into more detail about the 2nd Ranger Battalion. [1](No mention made of service with an antiaircraft unit), In populating the Infobox, I made the assumption that Frances is Charles' sister because of the spelling of the name (instead of Francis), based on my experience (admittedly OR) and "Frances is a human name, the feminine version of Francis." Go for it - its obviously a field of study that you enjoy and you have the chance to make your name. Crazy humans. Given the manual, handwritten nature of documentation at the time, and the huge growth of forces, it's not at all surprising to me that administrative paperwork was less than accurate. Date of Birth. I only know two things. In some cases, you can go back and ask for a higher salary without jeopardizing your job, experts say. The stockily built Charles Durning was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors. Not even a Bronze Star, much less a Silver Star. Incredibly subjective. The Hollywood Historic. 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. A lot of that is released through acting. Like Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, Charles Durning was a highly-decorated soldier in World War II before he began an acting career. For example, tankers were returned to armored units, specialist troops (rangers, paratroops, etc.) It contains a roster, list of decorations awarded, and some information on landing craft assignments. Zodiac. Page Views (PV) 55.51. 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. Durning was honored with three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. Related:To create a personalized transition plan for yourself, and for transition guides and checklists, visit theMilitary.com Transition Center. PFC Durning, Charles E. 32726378 was received at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Le Cambe on June 15th. Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, he and the rest of his company were captured. This message is updated dynamically through the template {{source check}} (last update: 18 January 2022). [13] The real truth of the incident only becomes known for certain when the guilt-stricken veteran goes through a cathartic reliving of the battlefield events. But he definitely does not claim to be a Malmedy survivor. "There are many secrets in us, in the depths of our souls, that we don't want anyone to know about," he told Parade. He was 89. The Battle of the Bulge started on 16 Dec 44, and the Malmedy massacre happened on 17 Dec 44. I was watching Everwood this evening, and I saw Mr. Durning on it. Well I should maybe have taken part earlier to this discussion. - 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. 5. Total mustering out pay was $300 $100 was paid at the time. Discuss here please. 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.. Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 - December 24, 2012) was an American actor, with appearances in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. a former professional boxer and a decorated world war veteran who took part in the d-day invasion at omaha beach, the battle of the bulge and was one of few survivors of the malmedy massacre,. Again, am reluctant to cast aspersions, but not many men advertise their valor awards, but refuse to clearly state what units they served in. Beginning in 1961, he appeared in 35 plays as part of the Shakespeare Festival. Durning is the only survivor of a unit that landed on Omaha Beach that June 6 in 1944. More memorably, I had a great day hanging out talking World War II with him. Perhaps we can look forward one day to the family releasing some of his personal correspondence that may shed further light. Never has Mr. Durning's name been quoted in any single book I have read. Stetsonharry (talk) 21:09, 2 February 2009 (UTC), I think everybody's raised good points. It didnt tell a devastating story the way the Obama commercial that I discussed a few weeks ago did. The Malmady Massacre was a horrific event in which the Germans, after the Battle of the Bulge, rounded up and executed 80 American POWs. 8. In 2010, the two filed an official Declaration of Separation. Charles is related to William Pershing Durning and Jeff M Durning as well as 1 additional person. Also, the alleged false statement was the Durning was the 2nd most decorated soldier of WWII, which Monkeyzpop disputes. At least that last bit is what he told me, in detail. 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. In 1979, he played Doc Hopper, a man who owns a frog leg restaurant and the main antagonist in The Muppet Movie. 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 Charles Durning, Prolific Character Actor, Dies at 89 Columbia Pictures, via Getty Images . Photograph: NBC via Getty Images. [11] His badges included the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and Honorable Service Lapel Pin.[9]. The Sting. It is possible that a riflemen might be reclassified as a driver due to the extent of his injuries and be given limited duties in a FAOB, so it is not inconceivable, but the point here is that there needs to be some reliable evidence. Asteriks (talk) 18:46, 10 August 2008 (UTC). He cut his teeth in Shakespearean productions staged by Joe Papp and, in 1972, won a Drama Desk award for his performance in That Championship Season on Broadway. Let sleeping dogs lay silent! While working as an usher at a burlesque theater, he was hired to replace a comedian who was too drunk to perform. [3][17], On December 27, 2012, Broadway theaters dimmed their lights to honor him. I must acknowledge that several websites clearly state that durning was at the Baugnez crossroad when the massacre occured. Charles Durning served his country with honor and with great personal sacrifice. Does anyone think that we should request the page to be locked? I can't understand why you're so emphatic here, but so unwilling to prove your case in public. (1970, as Charles Durnham), Sisters (1973), and The Fury (1978). 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. I'm beginning to wonder about the veracity of Mr Durning's World War II story. Kudos to Oldbubblehead for excellent original source efforts! In 2004 I was lucky enough to spend a day directing him in a television commercial for the Kerry campaign. The net result was a commercial that was okay. View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page. I would however draw you attention to the fact that this sentence merely concerns the way the event has been related in many books, i.e. [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 stockily built Charles Durning was one of Hollywood's most dependable and sought after supporting actors.Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York, to Louise Marie (Leonard), a laundress, and James Gerald Durning. He does not appear in the list of survivors. . --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. --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. We would do three plays in Central Park for the summer. But while I don't know Durning and have only met him once, he is close with several close friends of mine, and I asked them to ask him about the Malmedy thing. Durning was born in Highland Falls, New York on February 28, 1923, the ninth of ten children. Division, and a former Chief of Staff for the 1st. Mr. Durning, my gratitude and utmost respect go out to you. Mr. Durning stated he took part in the D-Day landings, and the article notes he was with 1st Infantry. Charles Durning is Update Soon years old in 2022. 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. Tue 25 Dec 2012 10.24 EST. I repeat one last time, if you "know" - as you insist you do - why don't you contact the French Embassy and get them to retract the statement? 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. 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