Art Carney
Art Carney | |
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Carney in 1959 | |
| Born | Arthur William Matthew Carney November 4, 1918 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 2003 (aged 85) Chester, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1939–1993 |
| Spouses | Jean Myers
(m. 1940; div. 1965)
(m. 1980)Barbara Isaac
(m. 1966; div. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Reeve Carney (grand-nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 28th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Purple Heart American Campaign Medal European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal |
Arthur William Matthew Carney (November 4, 1918 – November 9, 2003) was an American actor and comedian. A recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and six Primetime Emmy Awards, he was best known for his role as Ed Norton on the sitcom The Honeymooners (1955–1956).
His film roles include Harry and Tonto (1974), The Late Show (1977), House Calls (1978), Going in Style (1979), Firestarter, The Muppets Take Manhattan (both 1984), Last Action Hero (1993), and the Star Wars Holiday Special.