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Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

1920-2000) A career of fifty-plus years in film, TV and theater that was rewarded with Oscar (“The Fortune Cookie”) and Golden Globe wins and many more nominations. He starred in several comedies written by Neil Simon, often teaming up with Jack Lemmon. He may best be remembered as the slovenly half of “The Odd Couple”. During his Seward days in the 1930s, he was known by his given name of Walter John Matthow.