Ernest Borgnine born Ermes Effron Borgnino January 24 1917 July 8 2012 was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gaptoothed Cheshire Cat grin A popular performer he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows Borgnines film career began in 1951 and included supporting roles in China Corsair 1951 From Here to Eternity 1953 Vera Cruz 1954 Bad Day at Black Rock 1955 and The Wild Bunch 1969 He also played the unconventional lead in many films winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for Marty 1955 He achieved continuing success in the sitcom McHales Navy 19621966 in which he played the title character and costarred as Dominic Santini in the action series Airwolf 19841986 in addition to a wide variety of other roles Borgnine earned his third Primetime Emmy Award nomination at age 92 for his work on the 2009 series finale of ER He was known as the original voice of Mermaid Man on SpongeBob SquarePants from 1999 until his death in 2012 He had earlier replaced the late Vic Tayback as the voice of the villainous Carface Caruthers in both All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 1996 and All Dogs Go to Heaven The Series 19961998
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