Ernie autobiography ernest borgnine

American actor (1917–2012)

"Borgnine" redirects here. For the Norwegian-born American businesswoman, see Tova Borgnine. For the hamlet in Switzerland, see Borgnone.

Ernest Borgnine (BORG-nyne; born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades.

Ernie autobiography ernest borgnine

He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin.^[2] A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.

Borgnine's film career began in 1951 and included supporting roles in China Corsair (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), Vera Cruz (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), and The Wild Bunch (1969).

He also played the unconventional lead in many films, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Marty (1955), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Borgnine starred as the title character in the sitcom McHale'