GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-7332027313721357", "com_filmandtv_top_ATF_468x060"); GA_googleAddAttr("language", "com"); GA_googleAddAttr("section", "filmandtv"); GA_googleAddAttr("topic", "ClassicFil"); GA_googleAddAttr("category", "ClassicFil"); GA_googleAddAttr("writer", "578724"); hiring freelance writers today's articles sign in Home ... Classic Films Ernest Borgnine at 90 Ernest Borgnine at 90 Verteran character actor hits a milestone Dan Lalande Jan 25, 2007 Remembering working with the lovable Ernie, on the set of the indie feature The Kiss of Debt. Earlier this week, to commemorate his 90th birthday, I dug up a reminiscence I had written about Ernest Borgnine, crafted shortly after we had worked together on a film called, The Kiss of Debt . Therein, I am happy to report, you will find the secret to the venerable character actor's remarkable longevity: "Can I help you ma'am?," he asks. A confused little old lady, the very stereotype: hunched back, black dress, and yes, the churchgoer's hat. "I'm looking for a taxi." He takes hold of her, walks her into the middle of the street, lifts an arm the size of an oak stump and flags a coming cab. Fitting her gently into the back seat, he purrs, "There you go." "Oh thank you, young man", she whispers creakily. "My pleasure." Off she goes, never realizing that the "young man" who so ably assisted her is older than she - not to mention the star of some 50 plus films. | |
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