Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine (born January 24, 1917) is an American actor.

Born Ermes Effron Borgnino in Hamden, Connecticut, he joined the United States Navy after high school and stayed in for ten years. After a few years of drifting, he attended the Randall School of Drama in Hartford. Following graduation, he went to the famous Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. In 1949, he debuted on Broadway in Harvey. In 1951 he moved to Los Angeles, California, receiving his big break in 1953's From Here to Eternity.

In 1955, Borgnine starred in the drama Marty, which gained him an Academy Award for Best Actor. He subsequently appeared in many films sometimes in lead roles but more often supporting major stars in Jubal, The Catered Affair,The Best Things in Life are Free, Torpedo Run, The Vikings. The Badlanders, Man on a String, Summer of the 17th Doll, Barabbas, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, Ice Station Zebra, The Legend of Lylah Clare, The Wild Bunch, The Poseidon Adventure, Emperor of the North Pole, and Law and Disorder. From 1962 through 1966 he starred in the popular situation comedy television series McHale's Navy, and starred in the 1964 film version McHale's Navy.

Among his five wives are actresses Ethel Merman (to whom he was infamously wed for only one month) and Katy Jurado, and writer Deborah Schwartz.

Borgnine has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6324 Hollywood Blvd.

Since 1999, Borgnine has appeared on the cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants as the elderly superhero Mermaid Man. He has also recently appeared in television commercials.


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He has also recently appeared in television commercials. Many attribute some of Carrey’s extraordinary abilities to his being affected by bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic depression. Since 1999, Borgnine has appeared on the cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants as the elderly superhero Mermaid Man. He is an inductee of Canada's Walk of Fame. Borgnine has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6324 Hollywood Blvd. Carrey's manager is James Miller, younger brother of comedian Dennis Miller. Among his five wives are actresses Ethel Merman (to whom he was infamously wed for only one month) and Katy Jurado, and writer Deborah Schwartz. Also in 2004, it was reported that Carrey had been signed to play the title role in a comedic film version of the television series The Six Million Dollar Man.

From 1962 through 1966 he starred in the popular situation comedy television series McHale's Navy, and starred in the 1964 film version McHale's Navy. His recent performance in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) earned high praise from critics. The Badlanders, Man on a String, Summer of the 17th Doll, Barabbas, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, Ice Station Zebra, The Legend of Lylah Clare, The Wild Bunch, The Poseidon Adventure, Emperor of the North Pole, and Law and Disorder. Jim Carrey continues to appear in successful comedies as well as more dramatic roles. He subsequently appeared in many films sometimes in lead roles but more often supporting major stars in Jubal, The Catered Affair,The Best Things in Life are Free, Torpedo Run, The Vikings. He earned another Golden Globe, this time for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical, but was again passed over for any Oscar nomination. In 1955, Borgnine starred in the drama Marty, which gained him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Carrey performed for them as Kaufman with Kaufman's actual bongo drums.

In 1951 he moved to Los Angeles, California, receiving his big break in 1953's From Here to Eternity. There were quite a few actors fighting for the role, including Edward Norton, but director Milos Forman and the other filmmakers knew Carrey was their "Andy" when they saw his audition. In 1949, he debuted on Broadway in Harvey. In 1999 Carrey fought hard for the role of comedian Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. After a few years of drifting, he attended the Randall School of Drama in Hartford. Following graduation, he went to the famous Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. Many forecasted an Academy Award nomination as well but it did not happen, leading Jim Carrey to appear on the show and joke "it's an honor just to be nominated...oh no.". Born Ermes Effron Borgnino in Hamden, Connecticut, he joined the United States Navy after high school and stayed in for ten years. Despite the regular comedy successes, Jim Carrey took a chance and a slight paycut to star in The Truman Show (1998), an emotional change of pace which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama.

Ernest Borgnine (born January 24, 1917) is an American actor. Jim Carrey quickly rebounded with the successful Liar Liar (1997), a return to his trademark style. The attention drawn to his salary, coupled with negative reviews and the character's dark mood in contrast to his other performances, all contributed to the film's box office failure. Carrey made headlines when it was revealed that for his next film, The Cable Guy, he was paid twenty million dollars, a record payday for a comedic actor. The following year Jim Carrey appeared as The Riddler in Batman Forever and reprised his role as Ace Ventura in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, two successful films and two more multi-million dollar paychecks.

Two other successful releases that same year, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber, the latter of which earned him seven million dollars, quickly established Jim Carrey as a movie star. The film was panned by the critics but it became a surprise hit. Jim Carrey's success on In Living Color led to a starring role in the comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) which premiered only months before In Living Color ended. For the start of his career, the press constantly referred to him simply as "the white guy from In Living Color".

The only white male performer on the show, Carrey's unusual characters and on-screen behavior caught America's attention. Wayans' brother Keenen Ivory Wayans was in the process of putting together a sketch comedy show for Fox called In Living Color, and hired Carrey to be a cast member. Carrey began to work occasionally in television and in small parts in movies, which eventually led to a friendship with Damon Wayans. Dangerfield liked Carrey's act so much that he signed Carrey up to open Dangerfield's tour performances.

In 1979, he moved to Los Angeles and started working in The Comedy Store, where he was noticed by comedian Rodney Dangerfield. Carrey dropped out of high school, and began to work in comedy clubs and to develop his act, which included impersonations of celebrities such as Michael Landon and James Stewart. Eventually, the Carrey family adjusted by living on a relative's lawn out of the family Volkswagen van until they could move back into town. Carrey began working eight-hour shifts each day after school.

The Carrey family fell on hard times and were forced to move to the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, where they took security and janitorial jobs in the Titan Wheels factory. The teachers in Carrey's high school gave him a few minutes at the end of each school day to do a stand-up routine for his classmates. A comedian from an early age, Carrey mailed his résumé to The Carol Burnett Show when he was 10 years old. citizen on October 7, 2004.

A native of Canada, Carrey became a (dual) U.S. He is best known for his manic, slapstick performances in comedy films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Liar Liar (1997), and Bruce Almighty (2003). James Eugene Carrey (originally Carré) (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian/American film actor, comedian, writer and producer who was born and grew up in the Toronto suburb of Newmarket, Ontario. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004).

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). Bruce Almighty (2003). The Majestic (2001). Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).

Dr. Me, Myself and Irene (2000). Man on the Moon (1999). The Truman Show (1998).

Liar Liar (1997). The Cable Guy (1996). Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995). Batman Forever (1995).

Dumb and Dumber (1994). The Mask (1994). Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994). Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992, TV).

In Living Color (1990 series). Earth Girls are Easy (1989). Peggy Sue Got Married (1986). Once Bitten (1985).

The Duck Factory (1983 series).