Karl Malden

Karl Malden news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Karl Malden performances. According to Wikipedia: Karl Malden is an Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-nominated American actor, known for his expansive manner. In a career that spanned over seven decades, he starred in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront and One-Eyed Jacks, with the late Marlon Brando, and also starred in the blockbuster movie, Patton. Among other notable film roles are Archie Lee Meighan in Baby Doll and Zebulon Prescott in How the West Was Won both starring Carroll Baker. His best-known role was on television as Lt. Mike Stone on the popular 1970s crime drama, The Streets of San Francisco. Towards the end of his acting career, he guest-starred on an episode of The West Wing. As of 2007, he is the second oldest living male Hollywood star.

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Karl Malden -- Oscar-winning actor dead at 97

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Karl Malden passed away at 97. Karl Malden , who won an Oscar for his work in A Streetcar Named Desire , passed away the age of 97. Malden was also known for his distinct nose and for his famous "Don't leave home with it" American Express commercials. From an article at the AP: The family of Karl Malden says the actor who won an Oscar for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire" has died at age 97. Malden's family informed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences of his death on Wednesday... Read Full Story

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U.S. actor Karl Malden dies at 97

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar winner Karl Malden, the character actor acclaimed for film roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront" before gaining TV fame as a leading man in "The Streets of San Francisco," died on Wednesday at age 97. Also remembered as the commercial spokesman for American Express travelers checks, sternly warning tourists, "Don't leave home without them," Malden died in his sleep at his Los Angeles-area home, according to his longtime agent, Budd Moss. He... Read Full Story

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U.S. actor Karl Malden dies at 97

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Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97

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Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, known for his distinctive nose and roles opposite Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On The Waterfront," has died, officials have said. He was 97. Malden's passing was announced on Wednesday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), where he served as president from 1989 to 1992. A statement distributed by the Academy said the actor, who starred in more than 50 films, died at home surrounded by family members. No cause of death... Read Full Story

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Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies: Academy

From: afp.com

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, known for his distinctive nose and roles opposite Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On The Waterfront," has died, officials said Wednesday. He was 97. Malden's passing was announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), where he served as president from 1989 to 1992. A statement distributed by the Academy said the actor died at home surrounded by family members. No cause of death was disclosed. Born Mladen Sekulovich in... Read Full Story

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Alexis Arguello MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Boxing champion Alexis Arguello, considered one of the best lightweights to step in the ring, has died. He was 57. Arguello, who was elected mayor of Managua last year, was found dead at his home Wednesday according to his Sandinista Party's Radio Ya. Radio Ya said that coroners were conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death, but it appeared to be a suicide. The La Prensa newspaper reported he was found with a gunshot wound to the chest... Read Full Story

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List of Karl Malden's film, TV, Broadway credits

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Karl Malden's film, television, Broadway credits include: Films: "They Knew What They Wanted," 1940. "Winged Victory," 1944. "13 Rue Madeleine," 1947. "Boomerang," 1947. "Kiss of Death," 1947. "The Gunfighter," 1950. "Where the Sidewalk Ends," 1950. "Halls of Montezuma," 1951. "A Streetcar Named Desire," 1951. "The Sellout," 1952. "Decision Before Dawn," 1952. "Operation Secret," 1952. "Diplomatic Courier," 1952. "Ruby Gentry," 1953. "I Confess," 1952. "Take the High Ground," 1953. "Phantom... Read Full Story

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Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dead at 97

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The family of Karl Malden says the actor who won an Oscar for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire" has died at age 97. Malden's family informed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences of his death on Wednesday. Malden served as the academy's president from 1989-92. He made his screen debut in the 1940 movie "They Knew What They Wanted," and was praised for his role as Mitch in the 1951 classic "A Streetcar Named Desire." His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV... Read Full Story

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Karl Malden: Died at ninety seven

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Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations on stage, screen and television made him a star despite his plain looks, passed away on Wednesday. He was ninety seven year old. His family members have confirmed the news. http://www.netglimse.com/news/4981/Karl_Malden:_Died_at_ninety_seven Read Full Story

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Karl Malden Dies at 97 Another Hollywood Icon Dead

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From: ireport.com

This has been one awful 7 days for Hollywood. I hope this sad trend stops. US actor Karl Malden, best known for his roles in films such as A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront, has died at home in Los Angeles aged 97. He was arguably best known for playing Lt Mike Stone in the long-running TV series The Streets of San Francisco, opposite a young Michael Douglas. Malden was twice nominated for an Oscar, winning best supporting actor in 1951 for A Streetcar Named Desire. The actor... Read Full Story

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