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Actor
George Kennedy
Famoose for
Playing Dragline in Cool Hand Luke.
Airport · The Naked Gun
- Born
- 18 February 1925
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Died
- 28 February 2016
More people
George Kennedy
American character actor whose roles ranged from disaster films to the Naked Gun comedies.
Early life
New York and service
Grew up in a theatrical family and served in the US Army before moving into screen work.
Career
- 1950s
Television
Moved from advising The Phil Silvers Show into acting.
- 1961
Film career
Appeared in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.
- 1967
Oscar role
Played Dragline in Cool Hand Luke.
Selected work
Airport
Began his recurring role as Joe Patroni.
The Naked Gun
Played Captain Ed Hocken.
Beyond work
Aviation
Enjoyed flying and owned light aircraft, including a Cessna 210.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: CBS Television. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.