DOB: March 26, 1934
Background: First a singer then a stage actor and director before making his film debut with "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" in 1966. Since then, a staple of film and television.
Academy Awards: Win - Best Supporting Actor ("Little Miss Sunshine," 2006)
Best Actor Nominations
"The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" (1966); lost to Paul Scofield ("A Man for All Seasons")
"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" (1968); lost to Cliff Robertson ("Charly")
Best Supporting Actor Nomination
"Argo" (2012); lost to Christoph Waltz ("Django Unchained")
Emmy Awards:
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nominations
"Escape from Sobibor" (1987); lost to James Woods ("Promise")
"The Love Song of Barney Kempinski" (1967); lost to Peter Ustinov ("Barefoot in Athens")
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actor Nomination
"The Pentagon Papers" (2003); lost to Ben Gazzara ("Hysterical Blindness")
Best Drama Guest Actor Nomination
"Chicago Hope" (1997); lost to Pruitt Taylor Vince ("Murder One")
Tony Awards: Win - Best Featured Actor in a Play ("Enter Laughing," 1963)
Best Director of a Play Nomination
"The Sunshine Boys" (1973); lost to A.J. Antoon ("That Championship Season")
Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor ("The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming," 1967)
Best Film Drama Actor Nominations
"Popi" (1970); lost to John Wayne ("True Grit")
"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" (1969); lost to Peter O'Toole ("The Lion in Winter")
Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"Argo" (2013); lost to Christoph Waltz ("Django Unchained," 2013)
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Escape from Sobibor" (1988); lost to Randy Quaid ("LBJ: The Early Years")
Best Film Promising Newcomer Nomination
"The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" (1967); lost to James Farentino ("The Pad and How to Use It"
SAG Awards: Wins - Best Film Ensemble ("Argo," 2013); Best Film Ensemble ("Little Miss Sunshine," 2007)
Best Film Supporting Actor Nominations
"Argo" (2013); lost to Tommy Lee Jones ("Lincoln")
"Little Miss Sunshine" (2007); lost to Eddie Murphy ("Dreamgirls")







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