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Jack Lemmon

Born
Active
1949 — 2000

American actor (1925–2001).

Measurements

Height
175 cm5′9″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Died
2001-06-27
Occupation
film actor · character actor · television actor · actor · television presenter · stage actor · musician · film producer · producer · comedian · film director
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Newton, Massachusetts

Relationships

Jack Lemmon is the child of John Uhler Lemmon Jr. and Mildred Burgess Noel.

Spouses & partners

Family

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • comedy film

Record labels

  • Epic Records

Awards & Nominations

Mister Roberts earned Jack Lemmon the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 21 March 1956. Some Like It Hot earned Jack Lemmon the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1959.

Date / resultAward / category
2000
Received		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Tuesdays with Morrie
2000
Received		Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Tuesdays with Morrie
2000
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film
Inherit the Wind
1996
Received		Kennedy Center Honors
1996
Received		Honorary Golden Bear
1992
Received		Volpi Cup for Best Actor
Glengarry Glen Ross
1991
Received		Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1990
Received		SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
1988
Received		AFI Life Achievement Award
1986
Nominated		Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
17 February 1983
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Missing
1982
Received		Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
Missing
17 February 1981
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Tribute
1981
Received		Silver Bear for Best Actor
Tribute
25 February 1980
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
The China Syndrome
1979
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
The China Syndrome
1979
Received		Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
The China Syndrome
1979
Nominated		Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2 April 1974
Received		Academy Award for Best Actor
Save the Tiger
19 February 1974
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Save the Tiger
1973
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Avanti!
1972
Received		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
25 February 1963
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Days of Wine and Roses
27 February 1961
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
The Apartment
1961
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
The Apartment
22 February 1960
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Some Like It Hot
1960
Received		star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1960
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Some Like It Hot
1960
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
The Apartment
1959
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Some Like It Hot
21 March 1956
Received		Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Mister Roberts
18 February 1956
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Mister Roberts
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Received		David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor

Works & Screen Credits

  • Tuesdays with MorrieAward recognition · 2000
  • Inherit the WindAward recognition · 2000
  • Glengarry Glen RossAward recognition · 1992
  • MissingAward nomination · 17 February 1983
  • TributeAward nomination · 17 February 1981
  • The China SyndromeAward nomination · 25 February 1980
  • Save the TigerAward recognition · 2 April 1974
  • Avanti!Award recognition · 1973
  • Days of Wine and RosesAward nomination · 25 February 1963
  • The ApartmentAward nomination · 27 February 1961
  • Some Like It HotAward nomination · 22 February 1960
  • Mister RobertsAward recognition · 21 March 1956

Education

Jack Lemmon’s education and training.

  • Harvard University
  • Phillips Academy
  • Harvard College
  • Rivers School
  • HB Studio

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q94123 ↗
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