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Jack Warden
Jack Warden was an American character actor of film and television, born as John Warden Lebzelter Jr. on September 18, 1920. Warden's impressive portfolio includes nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Shampoo (1975) and Heaven Can Wait (1978). He also garnered the Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Brian's Song (1971) and a BAFTA nomination for Shampoo. Warden was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Laura M. (née Costello) and John Warden Lebzelter. Before entering his acting career, Warden engaged in a variety of occupations including professional boxing, nightclub bouncing, tugboat deck handing, and lifeguarding. He served in the American military, with the United States Navy, Merchant Marine, and Army, where he was a paratrooper during World War II.
Upon leaving the military, Warden studied acting with the aid of the G.I. Bill in New York City. His acting career journeyed through the realms of theatre, film, and television. His first notable screen role was in the 1950 films The Asphalt Jungle and Sunset Boulevard. Warden's breakthrough film role came as Juror No. 7 in the renowned movie, 12 Angry Men. Throughout his career, Warden appeared in a number of television series and was frequently recognized for his performances. He eventually retired from acting in 2000 due to declining health, and lived the remainder of his years in Manhattan, New York City. Jack Warden passed away on July 19, 2006 at the age of 85, leaving behind a significant mark on the American film and television industry.
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Given Name: John Warden Lebzelter Jr.
Born: Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 18, 1920
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1945-2000
Children: 1
Spouses: Vanda Dupre
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Awards and Nominations Received by Jack Warden
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Movies Featuring Jack Warden
Being There
The White Buffalo
Run Silent Run Deep
All the President's Men
Donovan's Reef
Shampoo
Toys
The Verdict
...and justice for all.
Brian's Song
Night and the City
Dirty Work
The Champ
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
So Fine
Everybody Wins
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Night of 100 Stars
Judgment
Carbon Copy
Robert Kennedy & His Times
The Aviator
A.D.
The Cosmic Eye
Still Crazy Like a Fox
Crackers
Dead Solid Perfect
The Three Kings
September
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
Summertree
Billy Two Hats
The Sporting Club
You’re in the Navy Now
Flashing Spikes
Escape from Zahrain
Raid on Entebbe
Guilty as Sin
The Man with My Face
Passed Away
That Kind of Woman
Edge of the City
Wake Me When It’s Over
Blindfold
Dreamer
What’s a Nice Girl Like You…?
Death on the Nile: Making of Featurette
The Bachelor Party
The Challenge
Dig: A Journey Into Earth
Bullets Over Broadway
The Sound and the Fury
Tragedy in a Temporary Town
The Island on Bird Street
The Thin Red Line
Darby’s Rangers
Topper
La Classe américaine
The Frogmen
The Petrified Forest
Chairman of the Board
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