Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

American actor
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Ernest Borgnine (; born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.

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Ernest Borgnine was born on Wednesday, 24 January 1917 in Hamden, Connecticut, USA. His full name at birth was Ermes Effron Borgnino. He was best known as an actor. Borgnine's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 8 July 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 95. He is buried at Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. He was considered to be politically right leaning and was affiliated with the Republican Party (USA). His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 5' 9" (175 cm) tall with a large build. He had dark brown eyes and grey hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $15,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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Full name at birth
Ermes Effron Borgnino
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Claim to fame
McHale`s Navy, Airwolf
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Date of birth
24 January 1917
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Place of birth
Hamden, Connecticut, USA
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Date of death
8 July 2012
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Age
95 (age at death)
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Kidney Failure
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Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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Occupation
Actor
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5' 9" (175 cm)
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  • Gap between his two front teeth.
  • Gruff, but gentle voice.
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Net worth
$15,000,000 USD
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(on his marriage to Ethel Merman): Biggest mistake of my life. I thought I was marrying Rosemary Clooney.
  • Made a special Academy Awards appearance in 1998, at the The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV), and in 2005 at the The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) and participated in the Oscar Winners Tribute sequence along with other Academy Award winners.
  • Speaks fluent Italian.
  • His car licence plate is BORG9.
  • Is a 33rd degree Master Mason.
  • Father of Cris Borgnine.

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