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Charles Bronson
Charles Bronson, born as Charles Dennis Buchinsky (November 3, 1921 – August 30, 2003), was an American actor known for his roles in action films and for his rugged physicality. Born into extreme poverty in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town, he lost his father at a young age and even worked in the coal mines before joining the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 to participate in World War II. Following his military service, Bronson joined a theatrical troupe and studied acting, eventually landing various roles in films and television through the 1950s. He earned his first cinematic leading role in 'Machine-Gun Kelly' in 1958.
Known for his distinctive granite features and brawny physique, Bronson played significant roles in 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), 'The Great Escape' (1963), 'This Property Is Condemned' (1966), and 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967). He became very popular in Europe, especially after starring in the French film 'Adieu l'ami' (1968) and the spaghetti Western 'Once Upon a Time in the West' (1968). He also starred in numerous action and war films made in Europe. After returning to the United States, he continued to make films, his most notable role being the lead in the controversial 'Death Wish' series. Between the late 1970s and 1990s, Bronson was a top box-office draw, especially known for his tough-guy and vigilante roles. His last significant role in cinema was in the 1991 film 'The Indian Runner'.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Charles Dennis Buchinsky
Born: Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: November 3, 1921
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1951-1999
Children: 4
Spouses: Harriett Tendler, Jill Ireland, Kim Weeks
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Movies Featuring Charles Bronson
Mr. Majestyk
The White Buffalo
Once Upon a Time in the West (re-release)
The Great Escape
The Magnificent Seven
The Dirty Dozen
Hard Times
The Mechanic
Death Wish
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Death Wish II
Death Wish 3
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
10 to Midnight
The Indian Runner
House of Wax
The Evil That Men Do
Love and Bullets
Death Hunt
Breakout
Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects
Spanish Western
Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Caboblanco
Night of 100 Stars II
Borderline
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Assassination
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Messenger of Death
Murphy’s Law
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Act of Vengeance
Rat Pack
Murphy’s Law
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
From Noon Till Three
Crime Wave
Big House, U.S.A
4 for Texas
Off Limits
The Sandpiper
Cold Sweat
Guns for San Sebastian
St. Ives
Farewell, Friend
Master of the World
Jubal
You’re in the Navy Now
The Valachi Papers
The Meanest Men in the West
Raid on Entebbe
Villa Rides
Twinky
Act of Vengeance
X-15
The Mob
The Sea Wolf
Violent City
The People Against O’Hara
Bloodhounds of Broadway
The Clown
You Can’t Win ’Em All
My Six Convicts
Gang War
Someone Behind the Door
When Hell Broke Loose
Machine-Gun Kelly
Donato and Daughter
Drum Beat
Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Chato’s Land
The Big Sur
Rider on the Rain
Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II
Target Zero
Battle of the Bulge
Showdown at Boot Hill
The Marrying Kind
Telefon
Miss Sadie Thompson
Red Sun
Family of Cops
Tennessee Champ
Battle Zone
Chino
Guns of Diablo
Breakheart Pass
This Property Is Condemned
La Classe américaine
Kid Galahad
Riding Shotgun
Vera Cruz
The Stone Killer
Run of the Arrow
Diplomatic Courier
A Thunder of Drums
Career Timeline
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2020
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Self (archive footage)
Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity
Self (archive footage)
1993
The Sea Wolf
Capt. Wolf Larsen
Donato and Daughter
Sgt. Mike Donato
La Classe américaine
The Indian (archive footage)
1986
Murphy’s Law
Jack Murphy
Act of Vengeance
Joseph 'Jock' Yablonski
Murphy’s Law
Jack Murphy
Act of Vengeance
Joseph 'Jock' Yablonski
1976
From Noon Till Three
Graham Dorsey
St. Ives
Raymond St. Ives
Raid on Entebbe
Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron
1970
Cold Sweat
Joe Martin
Twinky
Scott Wardman
Violent City
Jeff Heston
You Can’t Win ’Em All
Josh Corey
Rider on the Rain
Col. Harry Dobbs
1958
Gang War
Alan Avery
When Hell Broke Loose
Steve Boland
Machine-Gun Kelly
George R. 'Machine Gun' Kelly
Showdown at Boot Hill
Luke Welsh
1953
House of Wax
Crime Wave
Ben Hastings
The Clown
Gambler (uncredited)
Miss Sadie Thompson
Pvt. Edwards
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