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Actor Charles Durning dies at 89

Charles Durning is honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.
Charles Durning is honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.
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Burt Reynolds presents Durning with the SAG lifetime achievement award. "I was born a character actor," Durning told USA TODAY in 1990.
Burt Reynolds presents Durning with the SAG lifetime achievement award. "I was born a character actor," Durning told USA TODAY in 1990.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Durning, a two-time Oscar nominee, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. "I never turned down anything and never argued with any producer or director," he said.
Durning, a two-time Oscar nominee, receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. "I never turned down anything and never argued with any producer or director," he said.
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Durning and James Garner rehearse on the set of "First Monday" in 2001. In his long career, Durning portrayed everyone from blustery public officials to comic foils to put-upon everymen.
Durning and James Garner rehearse on the set of "First Monday" in 2001. In his long career, Durning portrayed everyone from blustery public officials to comic foils to put-upon everymen.
Lucy Nicholson, AP
Durning is congratulated by presenter Burt Reynolds after accepting his lifetime achievement award. He was remembered .Tuesday as an "actor's actor."
Durning is congratulated by presenter Burt Reynolds after accepting his lifetime achievement award. He was remembered .Tuesday as an "actor's actor."
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Durning and actress Angela Lansbury share a hug after a screening of the TV movie "Mrs. Santa Claus" in 1996. He played Santa Claus in four TV movies.
Durning and actress Angela Lansbury share a hug after a screening of the TV movie "Mrs. Santa Claus" in 1996. He played Santa Claus in four TV movies.
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George C. Scott and Durning in the National Actors Theater production of  "Inherit the Wind" in 1996. Durning's career spanned stage, big screen and small screen.
George C. Scott and Durning in the National Actors Theater production of "Inherit the Wind" in 1996. Durning's career spanned stage, big screen and small screen.
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