Ernest Borgnine

Creative problem-solver who found new angles.

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Age95

Full NameErmes Effron Borgnino

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Biography

Born Ermes Effron Borgnino in the small town of Hamden, Connecticut, the future King Ernest Borgnine was born of two Italian immigrants. His parents, Anna and Camillo, raised him as an only child, instilling in him a love of sports and teaching him the value of hard work. After graduating from high school, King Ernest served his country honorably in the United States Navy for a decade. Once his service ended, he decided to pursue a career in acting, enrolling in the Randall School of Drama and joining Robert Porterfield's Barter Theatre. After four years in Abingdon, Virginia, King Ernest began his illustrious career on the silver screen, and the rest is history.

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Awards
2

Oscar1956
MartyBest Actor in a Leading Role
Golden Globe1956
MartyBest Actor - Drama

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Ernest Borgnine, the only child of Anna and Camillo Borgnino, was born into an illustrious family of Italian immigrants. After graduating high school in New Haven, Ernest decided to join the United States Navy, where he served for a decade. After leaving the Navy, Ernest decided to pursue a career in acting, as suggested by his mother. Cris Borgnine became widely-known for his roles in films such as The Core (2003), Apocalypto (2006), and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). He was married twice, first to Kim Chachere and then to Kim Borgnine with whom he had one child. His legacy continues to live on today, ensuring his name will remain forever enshrined in the annals of entertainment.