Charles Durning

Charles Durning (1923-2012) as Det. Sgt. Moretti in Dog Day Afternoon.

Charles Edward Durning (February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 movies, television shows and plays. He was a longtime friend and frequent collaborator with Burt Reynolds. He was nominated twice for an Academy Award and received nine Emmy Award nominations. Charles Durning served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He saw action in Western Europe. Among his awards are the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (2 x Oak Leaf Clusters) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Mr. Durning received the French National Order of the Legion of Honor from the French Government in 2008. He passed away at the age of Eighty-Nine in 2012 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Charles Durning can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

Film

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
Colt Official Police	Lt. William Snyder	The Sting		1973
Remington 1866 Derringer	O'Brien	Breakheart Pass		1975
Double Barreled Shotgun	Doc Hopper	The Muppet Movie		1979
M8 Flare Pistol	Sen. Samuel Chapman	The Final Countdown		1980
Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose	Sgt. Deke Yablonski	Tough Guys		1986
Smith & Wesson Model 36	Sgt. Deke Yablonski	Tough Guys		1986
Ithaca 37	Det. Dutch Peltz	Cop		1988
Smith & Wesson 439	Jiggs Scully	Cat Chaser		1989
Smith & Wesson Model 10	Chief Brandon	Dick Tracy		1990
Ithaca 37	Tom Billingsley	Desperation	.	2006

Television

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
M1911A1	Ernie Yost	NCIS	"Call of Silence" (S02E07)	2004