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Walter Matthau

Bio: Walter Matthau (born Walter John Matthow; October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American actor, comedian and film director. He is best known for his film roles in A Face in the Crowd (1957), King Creole (1958) and as a coach of a hapless little league team in the baseball comedy The Bad News Bears (1976)
Born: Fri, Oct 01 1920
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Jul 01 2000
Walter Matthau is 79 years old
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Poster of 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
Walter Matthau would have been no older than
79 in 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 28 2020
Poster of Last of the Independents: Don Siegel and the Making of 'Charley Varrick'
Last of the Independents: Don Siegel and the Making of 'Charley Varrick'
Walter Matthau would have been no older than
79 in Last of the Independents: Don Siegel and the Making of 'Charley Varrick'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Mar 19 2015
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Walter Matthau would have been no older than
79 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Walter Matthau would have been no older than
79 in The Kid Stays in the Picture
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'
Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'
Walter Matthau would have been no older than
79 in Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 31 2000
Poster of Hanging Up
Hanging Up
Walter Matthau was
79 in Hanging Up
as 'Lou Mozell'.
Wed, Feb 16 2000
Poster of The Marriage Fool
The Marriage Fool
Walter Matthau was
77 in The Marriage Fool
as 'Frank Walsh'.
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau was
77 in Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 12 1998
Poster of The Odd Couple II
The Odd Couple II
Walter Matthau was
77 in The Odd Couple II
as 'Oscar Madison'.
Thu, Apr 09 1998
Poster of Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
Walter Matthau was
77 in Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 04 1998
Poster of Out to Sea
Out to Sea
Walter Matthau was
76 in Out to Sea
as 'Charlie Gordon'.
Wed, Jul 02 1997
Poster of Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough
Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough
Walter Matthau was
76 in Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of I'm Not Rappaport
I'm Not Rappaport
Walter Matthau was
76 in I'm Not Rappaport
as 'Nat Moyer'.
Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Walter Matthau was
76 in Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 25 1996
Poster of Grumpier Old Men
Grumpier Old Men
Walter Matthau was
75 in Grumpier Old Men
as 'Max Goldman'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
Walter Matthau was
74 in The Grass Harp
as 'Judge Charlie Cool'.
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Walter Matthau was
74 in The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 05 1995
Poster of I.Q.
I.Q.
Walter Matthau was
74 in I.Q.
as 'Albert Einstein'.
Sat, Dec 24 1994
Poster of Incident in a Small Town
Incident in a Small Town
Walter Matthau was
73 in Incident in a Small Town
as 'Harmon Cobb'.
Sun, Jan 23 1994
Poster of Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
Walter Matthau was
73 in Grumpy Old Men
as 'Max Goldman'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Walter Matthau was
72 in Dennis the Menace
as 'George Wilson'.
Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Walter Matthau was
72 in Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 20 1993
Poster of How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Walter Matthau was
72 in How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Walter Matthau was
71 in Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 05 1992
Poster of Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore
Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore
Walter Matthau was
71 in Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore
as 'Harmon Cobb'.
Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of JFK
JFK
Walter Matthau was
71 in JFK
as 'Senator Long'.
Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Walter Matthau was
70 in Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
as 'Clifford Pepperman'.
Sun, May 12 1991
Poster of The Incident
The Incident
Walter Matthau was
69 in The Incident
as 'Harmon Cobb'.
Sun, Mar 04 1990
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Walter Matthau was
68 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Little Devil
The Little Devil
Walter Matthau was
67 in The Little Devil
as 'Padre Maurizio'.
Fri, Jul 01 1988
Poster of The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip
Walter Matthau was
67 in The Couch Trip
as 'Donald Becker'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of A Beverly Hills Christmas
A Beverly Hills Christmas
Walter Matthau was
67 in A Beverly Hills Christmas
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 22 1987
Poster of Pirates
Pirates
Walter Matthau was
65 in Pirates
as 'Captain Thomas Bartholomew Red'.
Thu, May 08 1986
Poster of Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Walter Matthau was
65 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Walter Matthau was
64 in Movers & Shakers
as 'Joe Mulholland'.
Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of The Survivors
The Survivors
Walter Matthau was
62 in The Survivors
as 'Sonny Paluso'.
Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder
Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder
Walter Matthau was
61 in Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
Walter Matthau was
61 in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 16 1982
Poster of I Ought to Be in Pictures
I Ought to Be in Pictures
Walter Matthau was
61 in I Ought to Be in Pictures
as 'Herbert Tucker'.
Fri, Mar 26 1982
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Walter Matthau was
61 in I Love Liberty
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of First Monday in October
First Monday in October
Walter Matthau was
60 in First Monday in October
as 'Dan Snow'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Buddy Buddy
Buddy Buddy
Walter Matthau was
60 in Buddy Buddy
as 'Trabucco'.
Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Hopscotch
Hopscotch
Walter Matthau was
59 in Hopscotch
as 'Miles Kendig'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of Little Miss Marker
Little Miss Marker
Walter Matthau was
59 in Little Miss Marker
as 'Sorrowful Jones'.
Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of The Stingiest Man in Town
The Stingiest Man in Town
Walter Matthau was
58 in The Stingiest Man in Town
as 'Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of California Suite
California Suite
Walter Matthau was
58 in California Suite
as 'Marvin Michaels'.
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Poster of House Calls
House Calls
Walter Matthau was
57 in House Calls
as 'Dr. Charley Nichols'.
Wed, Mar 15 1978
Poster of Actor
Actor
Walter Matthau was
57 in Actor
as 'Boris Thomashevsky'.
Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Casey's Shadow
Casey's Shadow
Walter Matthau was
57 in Casey's Shadow
as 'Lloyd Bourdelle'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp
Walter Matthau was
56 in The Gentleman Tramp
as 'Self / Narrator'.
Sun, Oct 10 1976
Poster of The Bad News Bears
The Bad News Bears
Walter Matthau was
55 in The Bad News Bears
as 'Coach Morris Buttermaker'.
Tue, Apr 06 1976
Poster of The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys
Walter Matthau was
55 in The Sunshine Boys
as 'Willy Clark'.
Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of The Lion Roars Again
The Lion Roars Again
Walter Matthau was
54 in The Lion Roars Again
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Earthquake
Earthquake
Walter Matthau was
54 in Earthquake
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, Nov 15 1974
Poster of The Front Page
The Front Page
Walter Matthau was
54 in The Front Page
as 'Walter Burns'.
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Walter Matthau was
54 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
as 'Lt. Garber'.
Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of The Laughing Policeman
The Laughing Policeman
Walter Matthau was
53 in The Laughing Policeman
as 'Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD'.
Thu, Dec 20 1973
Poster of Charley Varrick
Charley Varrick
Walter Matthau was
52 in Charley Varrick
as 'Charley Varrick'.
Wed, Sep 19 1973
Poster of Pete 'n' Tillie
Pete 'n' Tillie
Walter Matthau was
52 in Pete 'n' Tillie
as 'Pete Seltzer'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Awake and Sing!
Awake and Sing!
Walter Matthau was
51 in Awake and Sing!
as 'Moe Axelrod'.
Sat, Jun 03 1972
Poster of Kotch
Kotch
Walter Matthau was
50 in Kotch
as 'Joseph P. Kotcher'.
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
Walter Matthau was
50 in Plaza Suite
as 'Roy Hubley / Jesse Kiplinger / Sam Nash'.
Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of A New Leaf
A New Leaf
Walter Matthau was
50 in A New Leaf
as 'Henry Graham'.
Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of Cactus Flower
Cactus Flower
Walter Matthau was
49 in Cactus Flower
as 'Dr. Julian Winston'.
Tue, Dec 16 1969
Poster of Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly!
Walter Matthau was
49 in Hello, Dolly!
as 'Horace Vandergelder'.
Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of Candy
Candy
Walter Matthau was
48 in Candy
as 'Gen. R.A. Smight'.
Tue, Dec 17 1968
Poster of The Secret Life of an American Wife
The Secret Life of an American Wife
Walter Matthau was
47 in The Secret Life of an American Wife
as 'The Movie Star'.
Tue, Jun 25 1968
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Walter Matthau was
47 in The Odd Couple
as 'Oscar Madison'.
Thu, May 16 1968
Poster of Carol Channing and 101 Men
Carol Channing and 101 Men
Walter Matthau was
47 in Carol Channing and 101 Men
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 29 1968
Poster of A Guide for the Married Man
A Guide for the Married Man
Walter Matthau was
46 in A Guide for the Married Man
as 'Paul Manning'.
Thu, May 25 1967
Poster of The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
Walter Matthau was
46 in The Fortune Cookie
as 'Willie Gingrich'.
Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Mirage
Mirage
Walter Matthau was
45 in Mirage
as 'Ted Caselle'.
Fri, Oct 29 1965
Poster of Goodbye Charlie
Goodbye Charlie
Walter Matthau was
44 in Goodbye Charlie
as 'Leo Sartori'.
Wed, Nov 18 1964
Poster of Fail Safe
Fail Safe
Walter Matthau was
44 in Fail Safe
as 'Prof. Groeteschele'.
Wed, Oct 07 1964
Poster of Ensign Pulver
Ensign Pulver
Walter Matthau was
43 in Ensign Pulver
as 'Doc'.
Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of Charade
Charade
Walter Matthau was
43 in Charade
as 'Hamilton Bartholemew'.
Sun, Dec 01 1963
Poster of Island of Love
Island of Love
Walter Matthau was
42 in Island of Love
as 'Tony Dallas'.
Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of Who's Got the Action?
Who's Got the Action?
Walter Matthau was
42 in Who's Got the Action?
as 'Tony Gagouts'.
Tue, Dec 25 1962
Poster of Big Deal in Laredo
Big Deal in Laredo
Walter Matthau was
42 in Big Deal in Laredo
as 'Meredith'.
Sun, Oct 07 1962
Poster of Lonely are the Brave
Lonely are the Brave
Walter Matthau was
41 in Lonely are the Brave
as 'Sheriff Morey Johnson'.
Thu, May 24 1962
Poster of Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Walter Matthau was
40 in Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
as 'Ben Alexander / Philip Judah'.
Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of Strangers When We Meet
Strangers When We Meet
Walter Matthau was
39 in Strangers When We Meet
as 'Felix Anders'.
Wed, Jun 29 1960
Poster of Gangster Story
Gangster Story
Walter Matthau was
39 in Gangster Story
as 'Jack Martin'.
Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Ride a Crooked Trail
Ride a Crooked Trail
Walter Matthau was
38 in Ride a Crooked Trail
as 'Judge Kyle'.
Sun, Nov 23 1958
Poster of Onionhead
Onionhead
Walter Matthau was
38 in Onionhead
as ''Red' Wildoe'.
Sat, Oct 25 1958
Poster of Voice in the Mirror
Voice in the Mirror
Walter Matthau was
37 in Voice in the Mirror
as 'Dr. Karnes'.
Wed, Aug 13 1958
Poster of King Creole
King Creole
Walter Matthau was
37 in King Creole
as 'Maxie Fields'.
Wed, Jul 02 1958
Poster of Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Walter Matthau was
36 in Slaughter on 10th Avenue
as 'Al Dahlke'.
Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd
Walter Matthau was
36 in A Face in the Crowd
as 'Mel Miller'.
Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of Bigger Than Life
Bigger Than Life
Walter Matthau was
36 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Wally Gibbs'.
Tue, Nov 20 1956
Poster of The Indian Fighter
The Indian Fighter
Walter Matthau was
35 in The Indian Fighter
as 'Wes Todd'.
Wed, Dec 21 1955
Poster of The Kentuckian
The Kentuckian
Walter Matthau was
34 in The Kentuckian
as 'Stan Bodine'.
Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of Atomic Attack
Atomic Attack
Walter Matthau was
33 in Atomic Attack
as 'Dr. Spinelli'.
Wed, May 19 1954
Poster of Funny Business
Funny Business
Walter Matthau will be
79+ in Funny Business
as 'Self - Host'.
Unreleased
Poster of Jack Benny's Bag
Jack Benny's Bag
Walter Matthau will be
79+ in Jack Benny's Bag
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Walter Matthau was
55+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Walter Matthau was
52+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Walter Matthau was
50+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Walter Matthau was
47+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Walter Matthau was
44+ in Profiles in Courage
as 'Gov. John Slaton, Andrew Johnson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Walter Matthau was
43+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Walter Matthau was
42+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Walter Matthau was
42+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Walter Matthau was
41+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Walter Matthau was
40+ in Target: The Corruptors!
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Walter Matthau was
40+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Franklin Gaer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of Tallahassee 7000
Tallahassee 7000
Walter Matthau was
40+ in Tallahassee 7000
as 'Lex Rogers'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 24 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Walter Matthau was
40+ in Route 66
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Walter Matthau was
37+ in Naked City
as 'Peter Kanopolis, Dr. Max Lewine'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Walter Matthau was
35+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Walter Matthau was
35+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Off. Pete Chandler, Moran, Harry Wade, Phil'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Walter Matthau was
34+ in Climax!
as 'Charlie Mapes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Walter Matthau was
32+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Walter Matthau was
32+ in General Electric Theater
as ', Tom Dutton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Walter Matthau was
30+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Coastguardsman, Inspector, Craig'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Walter Matthau was
29+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as ', The Bartender'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Walter Matthau was
28+ in Suspense
as 'Lawrence Stevens'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Walter Matthau was
28+ in Studio One
as 'Jacobs, Olsen'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Walter Matthau was
28+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
as ', Iago, Stuart Benson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948