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Jack Warden (b. September 18, 1920), born John
Lebzelter, is an United States|American actor.

Warden was born in Newark, New Jersey and was
raised in Louisville, Kentucky; his early jobs
included lifeguard and nightclub bouncer. He also
fought as a professional boxing|boxer under the
name Johnny Costello. He served in the 101st
Airborne Division during World War II and fought
in the Battle of the Bulge.

Warden decided to pursue an acting career after
leaving the military, and moved to New York City.
He joined the company of the Dallas Alley Theater
and performed on stage for five years. He made his
television debut in 1948 in television|1948 in The
Philco Television Playhouse and Studio One
(television series)|Studio One. He had an
uncredited film debut in 1951 in film|1951 in
You're in the Navy Now, a movie which also
featured the debuts of Lee Marvin and Charles
Bronson.

Warden had his first credited film role in Man
with My Face in 1951. In 1952, he began a three
year role in the television series Mr. Peepers.
Warden's breakthrough role was his appearance in
12 Angry Men in 1957. 

Warden has appeared in over one hundred movies
during a career which is now in its sixth decade.
Warden received an Emmy Award for his performance
as George Halas in Brian's Song (1971), and was
nominated for Academy Awards as Academy Award for
Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor for
his performances in Shampoo (film)|Shampoo (1975)
and Heaven Can Wait (1978 movie)|Heaven Can Wait
(1978).

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