FrameThrower · Actors · Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
6 films · 373 frames · top-billed in 2 · 1954–2004
Born 24 January 1917 · Hamden, Connecticut, USA · died 8 July 2012
Ernest Borgnine was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but calm voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin. A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.
Borgnine's 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).…
Awards
On FrameThrower we have: 6 films · 373 frames · top-billed in 2 · 1954–2004
- Academy Award for Best Actor1956
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama1955
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role1956
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award2011
- Golden Boot Awards1984
- National Board of Review Award for Best Actor1955
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Lone Sailor Award
- World War II Victory Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- American Campaign Medal
How their films are shot
Measured across 373 frames from the 6 films we hold. This is the look of the work Ernest takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Across the 6 films we hold, 45% of their frames are day, 46% natural — the look of the work Ernest takes.
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Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
Often with
Shared films in this library, not a full filmography.
A reference database for filmmakers
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