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Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Born:8. února 1925

Place of Birth:Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Died:27. června 2001

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jack Lemmon, born John Uhler Lemmon III on February 8, 1925, was a versatile American actor known for his incredible range and talent on the big screen. Throughout his career, Lemmon graced audiences with his performances in over 60 films, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

One of Lemmon's most iconic roles was in the classic comedy "Some Like It Hot," where he showcased his comedic timing alongside Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis. His ability to effortlessly transition between comedy and drama was evident in films like "The Apartment" and "Days of Wine and Roses," solidifying his status as a Hollywood legend.

In addition to his comedic roles, Lemmon also delved into more serious and complex characters, such as his portrayal of Harry Stoner in "Save the Tiger," a role that earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1973. His dedication to his craft and his ability to portray a wide range of emotions set him apart as a truly gifted actor.

Lemmon's collaborations with director Billy Wilder were particularly memorable, with films like "The Apartment" and "Irma la Douce" showcasing their creative partnership. His on-screen chemistry with Walter Matthau in movies like "The Odd Couple," "Grumpy Old Men," and "Grumpier Old Men" endeared him to audiences worldwide.

Not only was Lemmon a talented actor, but he was also a skilled musician, adding another layer to his artistic repertoire. His performances in films like "The Great Race" and "Glengarry Glen Ross" further demonstrated his versatility and depth as a performer.

Throughout his career, Lemmon received numerous accolades for his work, including the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role in "Mister Roberts" and the prestigious 'Best Actor' award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in "Missing." His impact on the film industry continues to be felt, with his legacy living on through his timeless performances.

Jack Lemmon's contribution to cinema transcends generations, as his films remain beloved by audiences around the world. His ability to evoke laughter, tears, and everything in between solidifies his place as one of the greatest actors of his time. Lemmon's dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling will forever be remembered in the annals of Hollywood history.

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JFK

JFK

Jack Martin

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.
Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Jerry (Daphne)

1959

Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.
The Apartment

The Apartment

C.C. Baxter

1960

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.
The Front Page

The Front Page

Hildebrand Johnson

1974

A journalist suffering from burn-out wants to finally say goodbye to his office – but his boss doesn’t like the idea one bit.
Glengarry Glen Ross

Glengarry Glen Ross

Shelley Levene

1992

When an office full of real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene, who has a sick daughter, does everything in his power to get better leads from his boss, John Williamson, but to no avail. When his coworker Dave Moss comes up with a plan to steal the leads, things get complicated for the tough-talking salesmen.
The Legend of Bagger Vance

The Legend of Bagger Vance

Narrator

2000

World War I has left golfer Rannulph Junuh a poker-playing alcoholic, his perfect swing gone. Now, however, he needs to get it back to play in a tournament to save the financially ravaged golf course of a long-ago sweetheart. Help arrives in the form of mysterious caddy Bagger Vance.
Hamlet

Hamlet

Marcellus

1996

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother now marrying the murderer... his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

Jack Godell

1979

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.
The Player

The Player

Jack Lemmon

1992

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?
Irma la Douce

Irma la Douce

Nestor Patou

1963

When a naive policeman falls in love with a prostitute, he doesn’t want her seeing other men and creates an alter ego who’s to be her only customer.
12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men

Juror 8

1997

During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.
Short Cuts

Short Cuts

Paul Finnigan

1993

Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

John Gustafson

1993

For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.
The Great Race

The Great Race

Professor Fate

1965

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.
The Fortune Cookie

The Fortune Cookie

Harry Hinkle

1966

A cameraman is knocked over during a football game. His brother-in-law, as the king of the ambulance-chasing lawyers, starts a suit while he's still knocked out. The cameraman is against it until he hears that his ex-wife will be coming to see him. He pretends to be injured to get her back, but also sees what the strain is doing to the football player who injured him.
Bell, Book and Candle

Bell, Book and Candle

Nicky Holroyd

1958

A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead... only to fall in love with him for real.
The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

Felix Ungar

1968

In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
How to Murder Your Wife

How to Murder Your Wife

Stanley Ford

1965

Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charles. When he wakes up the morning after the night before - he had attended a friend's stag party - he finds that he is married to the very beautiful woman who popped out of the cake - and who doesn't speak a word of English. Despite his initial protestations, he comes to like married life and even changes his cartoon character from a super spy to a somewhat harried husband.
My Fellow Americans

My Fellow Americans

President Russell P. Kramer

1996

They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a desperately frantic search for the evidence that will establish their innocence.
Grumpier Old Men

Grumpier Old Men

John Gustafson

1995

A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.
Missing

Missing

Ed Horman

1982

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.

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