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Arthur "Art" Carney (born November 4, 1918; died
November 9, 2003) was an United States|American
actor in film, stage, television, and radio
programming|radio.

Born Arthur William Matthew Carney in Mount
Vernon, New York, he gained lifelong fame for his
portrayal of upstairs neighbor and sewer worker Ed
Norton opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden in 
the popular television comedy show The
Honeymooners. Art Carney also had many screen and
stage roles, including the portrayal on Broadway
of Felix Unger in The Odd Couple (opposite Walter
Matthau as Oscar).  He was nominated for seven
Emmy Awards.

Carney had been a busy radio actor before being 
drafted as an infantryman during World War II. He
participated in the Battle of Normandy and was
wounded in the leg by shrapnel. He walked with a
limp for the rest of his life.

In 1974 he won the Academy Award for Best Actor
for his performance as an elderly man going on the
road with his pet cat in Harry and Tonto.  He also
appeared in such films as W.W. and the Dixie
Dancekings, The Late Show (movie)|The Late Show,
House Calls, Movie Movie and Going in Style. 
Later movies included The Muppets Take Manhattan,
Firestarter, and   The Last Action Hero.

Carney has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at
6627 Hollywood Blvd.

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