Walter Matthau

1920–2000 (age 80)

Actor

Biography

Walter Matthau's sardonic charm and impeccable timing brought warmth and laughter to films such as The Fortune Cookie, for which he won an Academy Award, and the enduring partnership with Jack Lemmon in classics like The Odd Couple.

He is recalled not only for his comedic genius but also for being a devoted husband and father, and his fans continue to visit his final resting place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

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