Art Carney

Art Carney
Carney in 1959
Born
Arthur William Matthew Carney

(1918-11-04)November 4, 1918
DiedNovember 9, 2003(2003-11-09) (aged 85)
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1939–1993
Spouses
Jean Myers
(m. 1940; div. 1965)
(m. 1980)
Barbara Isaac
(m. 1966; div. 1977)
Children3
FamilyReeve Carney (great-nephew)
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1943–1945[1]
Rank Private
Unit28th Infantry Division[1]
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal

Arthur William Matthew Carney (November 4, 1918 – November 9, 2003) was an American actor and comedian. A recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and six Primetime Emmy Awards, he was best known for his role as Ed Norton on the sitcom The Honeymooners (1955–1956).

His film roles include Harry and Tonto (1974), The Late Show (1977), House Calls (1978), Going in Style (1979), Firestarter, The Muppets Take Manhattan (both 1984), Last Action Hero (1993), and the Star Wars Holiday Special.

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