| Walter Matthau Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2½ in |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 1, 1920 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Date of Death | July 1, 2000 |
Walter Matthau was an American actor, director, and comedian whose notable film credits include The Fortune Cookie (1966), A Face in the Crowd (1957), Pete ‘n’ Tillie (1972), The Odd Couple (1968), Charley Varrick (1973), King Creole (1958), The Bad News Bears (1976), Charade (1963), Hello, Dolly! (1969), A New Leaf (1971), Kotch (1971), California Suite (1978), The Front Page (1974), Grumpy Old Men (1993), I.Q. (1994), etc.
Born Name
Walter John Matthow
Nick Name
Walter Matuschanskayasky, Jake
Age
He was born on October 1, 1920.
Died
Walter passed away from atherosclerotic heart disease on July 1, 2000, in Santa Monica, California. He was 79 years old at that time.
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
He was an alumnus of Seward Park High School in New York City.
Occupation
Actor, Director, Comedian
Family
- Father – Milton Matuschansky (Peddler, Electrician)
- Mother – Rose Berolsky (Worked in a Garment Sweatshop)
- Siblings – Henry Matthow (Older Brother). He also had a younger brother.
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Walter Matthau’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 2½ in or 189 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Walter Matthau had dated –
- Yvonne De Carlo
- Grace Geraldine Johnson (1948-1958) – He was married to Grace Geraldine Johnson from 1948 until their divorce in 1958. During their 10 years together, the couple welcomed a daughter named Jenny Matthau and a son named David Matthau.
- Carol Grace (1959-2000) – The Sunshine Boys (1975) star tied the knot with actress and author Carol Grace on August 21, 1959. She gave birth to their son Charles Matthau on December 10, 1962. The two stayed happily married for over 40 years until Walter’s death in July 2000.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ by the time of his death.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Slouching posture
- Deadpan voice
- Prominent nose
- Craggy, hangdog face
- Gravelly, baritone voice
Religion
Judaism
Walter Matthau’s Favorite Things
- Movie – The Informer (1935)
Source – IMDb
Walter Matthau Facts
- During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Force alongside Hollywood actor James Stewart.
- He was raised in a Jewish household.
- Matthau was the inspiration behind the voice of Homer Simpson in the beloved animated series, The Simpsons.
- He was an ardent lover of classical music and was known to sing pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on the set of his films.
- Walter was addicted to gambling and, according to his own estimation, lost a total of $5 million in gambling during his lifetime.
- His burial site, the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park is also the resting place of other eminent celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Truman Capote, Donna Reed, to name a few.
- Walter famously sparred with his Hello, Dolly! (1969) co-star Barbra Streisand during the shooting of the film. He reportedly quipped that Streisand “had no more talent than a butterfly’s fart.”
- Three of his films: A Face in the Crowd (1957), Charade (1963), and A New Leaf (1971) have been included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being ‘culturally, historically or aesthetically’ significant.
Featured Image by John Seymour Erwin / Wikimedia / Public Domain
His weight was closer to 77 kg.
His height was 189 cm and his weight was 82 kg. As he got older his weight was 82 kg.
He was 77 kg
He sometimes had a mustache