Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine’s western filmography does not constitute a substantial share in his total body of work, though it contributed significantly to establishing his early career. He appeared in Johnny Guitar as bad guy Bart Lonergan. He played cutthroat outlaw Donnegan in the Mexican revolution film Vera Cruz.
Borgnine owes an important chapter in his personal life to the Delmer Daves western film Bad Landers. In the film Borgnine plays ex-convict killer, John McBain opposite Alan Ladd. Anita, McBain’s love interest played by Katy Jurado, blossomed into Borgnine’s first wife until her death.
Borgnine’s most important western role appeared in Sam Peckinpah’s classic film, The Wild Bunch as Dutch. Other western films credited to Borgnine’s early career include Jubal, Chuka, The Trackers, The Revengers and Spaghetti western A Bullet for Sandoval with Ernie in title role of Don Pedro Sandoval.
Ernest Borgnine might be best remembered for his title role in the TV comedy series McHale’s Navy with Tim Conway. Apart from the series, Borgnine made guest appearances in TV western episodes including Frontier Justice, Laramie, Little House on the Praire, Walker Texas Ranger and Wagon Train.
Ernest Borgnine is remembered with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His contributions to western entertainment are remembered in the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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Borgnine owes an important chapter in his personal life to the Delmer Daves western film Bad Landers. In the film Borgnine plays ex-convict killer, John McBain opposite Alan Ladd. Anita, McBain’s love interest played by Katy Jurado, blossomed into Borgnine’s first wife until her death.
Borgnine’s most important western role appeared in Sam Peckinpah’s classic film, The Wild Bunch as Dutch. Other western films credited to Borgnine’s early career include Jubal, Chuka, The Trackers, The Revengers and Spaghetti western A Bullet for Sandoval with Ernie in title role of Don Pedro Sandoval.
Ernest Borgnine might be best remembered for his title role in the TV comedy series McHale’s Navy with Tim Conway. Apart from the series, Borgnine made guest appearances in TV western episodes including Frontier Justice, Laramie, Little House on the Praire, Walker Texas Ranger and Wagon Train.
Ernest Borgnine is remembered with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His contributions to western entertainment are remembered in the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Next Week: Eli Wallach
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