Ernest Borgnine (January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was a film and television actor whose career spanned more than six decades. He played many memorable characters in the films of the 1950s, winning an Oscar in 1955 for Marty. A timeless story is about a couple trying to find their soul-mate.
On television, he played Quinton McHale in the 1962–1966 series McHale's Navy and co-starred in the mid-1980s action series Airwolf, in addition to a wide variety of other roles. Borgnine was also known for his role as Mermaid Man in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Borgnine earned an Emmy Award nomination at age 92 for his work on the series ER.
That's a great picture of Ernie! He left us so many wonderful movie and TV memories.
ReplyDeleteHe was one of the last of the old school and I'm sad to see him go!
ReplyDeleteAwesome actor who had great ability to tap into our emotions. RIP Ernie!
ReplyDeleteOne of his overlooked roles is in Bad Day At Black Rock. Ernie, Lee Marvin, and Robert Ryan, up against Spencer Tracy. The fight with Ernie, and Spencer is classic. RIP Ernie.
ReplyDeleteDawn, I'm always surprised at how few people have seen his wonderful performance in the heartfelt MARTY.
ReplyDeleteMcHale's Navy, was the first Ernest Borgnine, performance that I saw of his. I did not realize he performed in movies until much later..
ReplyDeleteHe must be a "big softy" to be a character in, SpongeBob SquarePants.
As a kid I first saw him in McHale's Navy - a goofy comedy. The first movie I saw him in was probably Escape from New York. ("Hey, it's McHale!") Later I saw him in his dramatic turns and I was quite impressed.
ReplyDelete