Jack Warden was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Shampoo and Heaven Can Wait.
16 Facts About Jack Warden
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Jack Warden received a BAFTA nomination for Shampoo, and won an Emmy for his performance in Brian's Song.
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Warden was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Laura M and John Warden Lebzelter, who was an engineer and technician.
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Jack Warden was of Pennsylvania Dutch and Irish ancestry.
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Jack Warden fought in 13 bouts as a welterweight, but earned little money.
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Jack Warden was stationed for three years in China with the Yangtze Patrol.
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Jack Warden spent almost eight months in the hospital recuperating, during which time he read a Clifford Odets play and decided to become an actor.
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Jack Warden joined the company of the Dallas Alley Theatre and performed on stage for five years.
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Jack Warden appeared in his first credited film role in 1951 in The Man with My Face.
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Jack Warden guest-starred in many television series over the years, such as Marilyn Maxwell's ABC drama series, Bus Stop, and on David Janssen's ABC drama, The Fugitive.
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Jack Warden was nominated for Academy Awards as Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Shampoo and Heaven Can Wait.
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Jack Warden had notable roles in Bye Bye Braverman, The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing, All the President's Men, The White Buffalo,.
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Jack Warden married French actress Vanda Dupre on October 10,1958.
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Jack Warden's health declined in his later years, which resulted in his retirement from acting in 2000.
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Jack Warden lived for the rest of his life in Manhattan, New York City, with his girlfriend, Marucha Hinds.
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Jack Warden died of heart and kidney failure in a New York City hospital on July 19,2006, at the age of 85.