Place of birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Death: 2000-07-01
Born Walter Matuschanskayasky, Walter Matthau was one of the funniest American film actors of his generation, starring in dozens of films including The Odd Couple, Grumpy Old Men, Hello Dolly, The Fortune Cooke and The Bad News Bears. He played dramatic roles but was best known for his ability to make audiences laugh.
