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George Kennedy

Acting Born Feb 18, 1925 Died Feb 28, 2016 New York City, New York, USA 192 credits

Biography

George Kennedy was a European-American actor. He was born on February 18, 1925, in New York City, New York, USA. Kennedy appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 200 credits to his name. He started his career in television westerns in the late 1950s and early 1960s, appearing in shows such as Have Gun - Will Travel and Rawhide. Kennedy's acting career spanned many decades, with a notable role in the film Cool Hand Luke. He passed away on February 28, 2016, at the age of 91.

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Career

Career overview

George Kennedy began his acting career in television westerns during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He appeared in various shows, including Have Gun - Will Travel, Rawhide, Maverick, and Colt .45. Kennedy's early work laid the foundation for his future success in the film industry.

Kennedy's film career took off with minor roles in movies such as Lonely Are the Brave and The Sons of Kat. He went on to accumulate a significant number of acting credits, with over 178 known credits to his name. Kennedy's versatility as an actor allowed him to play a wide range of characters, often portraying tough, no-nonsense individuals with complex personalities.

Kennedy's most notable achievement in his acting career was his role in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke. Although the specific details of his performance are not mentioned in the provided sources, it is stated that he won an Oscar for his supporting role in this film. This recognition marked a significant milestone in Kennedy's career, cementing his status as a talented and respected actor in the Hollywood community.

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Airports
The Gambler
Another Happy Day
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo DriftSix Days in Paradise
The Boneyard CollectionThe Man Who Came BackA Natural Born World-Shaker: The Making of 'Cool Hand Luke'
Sands of Oblivion
Armed and Deadly: The Making of 'The Dirty Dozen'
Don't Come KnockingThree Bad MenTruce
View from the TopMonster Makers
Small SoldiersDennis the Menace Strikes Again!Men in WhiteDallas: War of The EwingsHollyweird
Cats Don't DanceBayou Ghost
The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestDallas: J.R. Returns
Santo Bugito
DuckmanNaked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultWWE SummerSlam 1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Distant JusticeFinal Shot: The Hank Gathers Story
The CommishThe Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearIntensive CareDriving Me CrazyHangfire
WingsHired to KillGood Cops, Bad CopsMayumi: Virgin TerroristBrain Dead
Ministry of VengeanceEsmeralda BayThe Terror Within
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!DemonwarpTop LineNightmare at NoonBorn to Race
Creepshow 2The Gambler: The Legend ContinuesThe Gunfighters
The Delta ForceRadioactive DreamsLiberty
Savage DawnInternational AirportHalf NelsonRigged
The Jesse Owens StoryBoleroChattanooga Choo ChooA Rare Breed
WackoThe Jupiter Menace
Modern RomanceJust Before DawnThe Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
HotwireVirusDeath Ship
The Concorde... Airport '79The Double McGuffinBackstairs at the White HouseSteelSearch and Destroy
DallasDeath on the NileBrass TargetMean Dog BluesDeath on the Nile: Making of Featurette
Proof of the ManAirport '77

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