Memorial Page for Walter Matthau (née Walter John Matthow)
American actor, comedian and director
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July 1st, 2026
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Walter Matthau (* October 1, 1920 in New York City; † July 1, 2000 in Santa Monica) was an american actor, comedian and director. He was 79 years old. He was married to Carol Grace. His education included The New School and Seward Park High School. He received 6 awards, including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. His cause of death was myocardial infarction. He was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
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6 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1920Married Carol Grace
1959until 2000
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
1962Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
1965Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1967The Fortune Cookie
Died in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County (myocardial infarction)
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Walter Matthau (née Walter John Matthow). Forever remembered.