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| ERNEST BORGNINE plays a cab driving prisoner whose help is vital to the rescue of the President of the United States in John Carpenter’s Escape From New York. Borgnine has one of the most distinct and recognizable faces in the entertainment industry. Considered an "actor’s actor" and a genuine professional, his far-reaching abilities have allowed him to play everything from the lightest comedy, such as his role as the hospital attendant in Broadway’s Harvey, to the frightening portrayal of the evil Fatso Judson in From Here To Eternity. Of course, Borgnine’s career is epitomized by his beautiful portrayal of the simple, soft-spoken Marty. The role won Borgnine an Academy Award and the admiration and respect that has lasted more than three decades. But Ernest Borgnine was not always interested in acting. At an early age, he fell in love with the sea and after graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. When his tenure with the Navy was up, he started taking acting classes at the suggestion of family and friends. After playing stock playhouses and neighborhood theaters, Borgnine was finally spotted by a talent scout from Columbia Pictures and he was soon cast in his first film, Whistle At Eaton Falls. He began to split his time between Hollywood and Broadway, managing to squeeze in a significant number of radio dramas and performing in over 200 shows during televisions live era. Borgnine has starred in such notable films as Bad Day At Black Rock, Ice Station Zebra, The Dirty Dozen and The Poseidon Adventure. Borgnine can also be seen in The Greatest, Convoy, and The Black Hole. He has appeared in more than 40 motion pictures and has starred in many made-for-television movies including Billy And The Kid and Legend In Granite in which he gave a remarkable performance as Vince Lombardi. Ernest Borgnine is perhaps most recognizable for his starring role in the popular TV series McHale’s Navy. As a result of this long-running series, Borgnine was awarded the title of Honorary Skipper of the Blue Angels, an award that ranks, in Borgnine’s estimation, along with his hard-earned and greatly deserved Oscar. Despite Borgnine’s incredibly active professional life, he still finds time for his favorite hobby and time to spend with his close friends. |
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