Date of Birth: January 24, 1917
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: July 8, 2012
Biography
Ernest Borgnine was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. Born as Ermes Effron Borgnino in Hamden, Connecticut, Borgnine became a beloved figure in both film and television. He served in the United States Navy during World War II before pursuing an acting career. Known for his versatility, Borgnine portrayed everything from villains to comical characters. His breakthrough role came in 1953 with “From Here to Eternity,” but he is perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in “Marty” (1955). He also starred in popular TV shows like “McHale’s Navy” and appeared in numerous films including “The Wild Bunch” and “The Poseidon Adventure.” Borgnine continued to work steadily into his later years, earning respect and admiration from peers and audiences alike.
5 Interesting Facts about Ernest Borgnine
1. Ernest Borgnine won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Marty” (1955).
2. He served 10 years in the United States Navy, from 1935 to 1945.
3. Borgnine was known for his distinctive gap-toothed grin and robust build.
4. He voiced the character Mermaid Man in the animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
5. Borgnine received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2011.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ernest Borgnine
1. “I think we all have the urge to be a kid again, sometimes.”
2. “My philosophy of life is, Don’t take yourself too seriously. We’re here today, gone tomorrow. So just enjoy the hell out of it.”
3. “I don’t care whether a role is 10 minutes long or two hours long. You can always make something of it.”
4. “The trick is not to become somebody else. You become the character, but you don’t lose yourself.”
5. “I’ve been to a lot of places and done a lot of things, but it’s always the people who make the difference.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Ernest Borgnine’s net worth was estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
Ernest Borgnine had four children: Nancee Borgnine, Sharon Borgnine, Diana Rancourt Borgnine, and Cristopher Borgnine.
Relevant Links
1. [Ernest Borgnine IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000308/
2. [Ernest Borgnine Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Borgnine
3. [Ernest Borgnine Biography – Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/ernest-borgnine
5. [Ernest Borgnine – Find a Grave](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93395500/ernest-borgnine
