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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Actor
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gptkbp:active_years
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1949-2001
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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gptkb:1949
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gptkbp:appears_in
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gptkb:The_Great_Race
gptkb:Some_Like_It_Hot
gptkb:About_Schmidt
gptkb:The_Player
gptkb:JFK
gptkb:Grumpy_Old_Men
gptkb:The_Apartment
gptkb:The_China_Syndrome
gptkb:The_Fortune_Cookie
gptkb:The_Front_Page
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_II
gptkb:Save_the_Tiger
The Missing Person
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gptkbp:awarded_to
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gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award
gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_–_Motion_Picture_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Leading_Role
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1925-02-08
February 8, 1925
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Newton,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Newton,_Massachusetts,_USA
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gptkbp:born
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February 8, 1925
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Newton,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Westwood_Village_Memorial_Park_Cemetery
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gptkbp:career_end
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:career_start
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gptkb:1949
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Jack_Godell
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Chris_Lemmon
Catherine Lemmon
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:Chris_Lemmon
Catherine Lemmon
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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over 50 years
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:Billy_Wilder
gptkb:Walter_Matthau
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gptkbp:death_date
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2001-06-27
June 27, 2001
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:The_Jack_Lemmon_Show
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gptkbp:died
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June 27, 2001
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Boston_University
gptkb:Harvard_University
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Comedy and Drama Films
comedic and dramatic roles
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I think the best thing about acting is that you can be someone else for a while."
" I think the most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters."
" I’ve always been a sucker for a good story."
" I love the theater and I love the movies."
" I’m not a bad guy. I’m just a guy who’s trying to do the best he can."
" The only thing I’m really good at is being a dad."
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gptkbp:fan_favorite
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gptkb:Baseball
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gptkbp:film
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gptkb:Tuesdays_with_Morrie
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gptkbp:film_debut
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You're a Big Boy Now
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
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gptkbp:has_child
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gptkb:Chris_Lemmon
Catherine Lemmon
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gptkbp:has_friend
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gptkb:Walter_Matthau
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gptkbp:has_performed_at
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gptkb:The_China_Syndrome
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gptkbp:has_won
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gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors
gptkb:AFI_Life_Achievement_Award
Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild
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gptkbp:hobbies
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gptkb:Golf
gptkb:music
Writing
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gptkbp:honorary_title
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Lifetime_Achievement
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Jack Lemmon
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
Actors
screenwriting
comedy films
drama films
film direction
Dramatic Actors
the development of character-driven narratives
the legacy of American cinema
Many Comedic Actors
actors of the 20th century
actors of the 21st century
the evolution of the romantic comedy genre
the portrayal of aging in film
the portrayal of male characters in cinema
the relationship between actors and directors
the representation of friendship in cinema
the use of humor in serious contexts
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:James_Cagney
gptkb:Fred_Astaire
gptkb:Spencer_Tracy
gptkb:Bing_Crosby
gptkb:Jack_Benny
gptkb:Cary_Grant
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gptkbp:involved_in
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gptkb:Philanthropy
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gptkbp:is_a_member_of
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gptkb:The_Actors_Studio
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gptkbp:is_married_to
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gptkb:Felicia_Farr
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gptkbp:is_studied_in
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gptkb:Harvard_University
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:romantic_comedy
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
comedic roles
comic timing
cultural impact
Versatile Acting Skills
dramatic performances
dramatic roles
iconic roles
charismatic screen presence
versatility in acting
ability to convey emotion
his memorable quotes in films
Chemistry with Walter Matthau
Iconic Film Partnerships
his ability to switch between comedy and drama
his iconic roles in classic films
his work in both film and television
comedy and drama films
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gptkbp:last_appearance
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gptkb:The_Simpsons
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Icon_of_American_film_comedy
Influential actor in American cinema
Pioneer of the buddy film genre
Influential Actor in American Cinema
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gptkbp:military_service
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Jack
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gptkbp:nominated_for
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Tony_Award
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gptkbp:notable_character
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Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman
CC Baxter in The Apartment
Felix Ungar in The Odd Couple
Joe/ Josephine in Some Like It Hot
Mitch Albom in Tuesdays with Morrie
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gptkbp:notable_film
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gptkb:Some_Like_It_Hot
gptkb:Glengarry_Glen_Ross
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple
gptkb:Days_of_Wine_and_Roses
gptkb:Grumpy_Old_Men
gptkb:The_Apartment
gptkb:The_China_Syndrome
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_II
gptkb:Save_the_Tiger
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gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_Prisoner_of_Second_Avenue
gptkb:The_Great_Race
gptkb:The_Last_of_the_Red_Hot_Lovers
gptkb:Some_Like_It_Hot
gptkb:The_Mating_Season
gptkb:About_Schmidt
gptkb:The_Days_of_Wine_and_Roses
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple
gptkb:Days_of_Wine_and_Roses
gptkb:Grumpy_Old_Men
gptkb:Missing
gptkb:The_Apartment
gptkb:The_Apartment_(1960_film)
gptkb:The_Apartment_(film)
gptkb:The_China_Syndrome
gptkb:The_Fortune_Cookie
gptkb:The_Front_Page
gptkb:The_Great_Race_(1965_film)
gptkb:The_Heartbreak_Kid
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(1968_film)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_II
gptkb:The_Out-of-Towners
gptkb:The_Seven_Year_Itch
gptkb:Save_the_Tiger
About Schmidt (2002 film)
Grumpy Old Men (1993 film)
The China Syndrome (1979 film)
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gptkbp:notable_works
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gptkb:Some_Like_It_Hot
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple
gptkb:Grumpy_Old_Men
gptkb:The_Apartment
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Director
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Producer
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gptkbp:portrayed_in
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gptkb:Felix_Ungar
gptkb:Professor_Fate
Real-life Figures
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gptkbp:received
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gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
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gptkbp:served_in
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Felicia_Farr
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gptkbp:starred_in
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gptkb:The_Prisoner_of_Second_Avenue
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974)
gptkb:The_Heartbreak_Kid_(1972)
gptkb:The_Good_Doctor
gptkb:The_Great_Race
gptkb:The_Last_Hurrah
gptkb:Some_Like_It_Hot
gptkb:The_Great_Race_(1965)
gptkb:The_Out-of-Towners_(1970)
gptkb:The_Apartment_(1960)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(1968)
gptkb:The_Missing_Person_(2009)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple
gptkb:Days_of_Wine_and_Roses
gptkb:Grumpy_Old_Men
gptkb:Missing
gptkb:The_Apartment
gptkb:The_China_Syndrome
gptkb:The_Fortune_Cookie
gptkb:The_Front_Page
gptkb:The_Heartbreak_Kid
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_II
gptkb:The_Out-of-Towners
gptkb:Save_the_Tiger
Avanti!
The Last Hurrah (1958)
The Good Doctor (2011)
The Missing Person
The China Syndrome (1979)
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gptkbp:style
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Humor and Pathos
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gptkbp:was_influenced_by
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gptkb:James_Cagney
gptkb:Cary_Grant
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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his charm
his comedic timing
his improvisational skills
his distinctive voice
his versatility
his dramatic performances
his ability to switch between comedy and drama.
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:The_Morning_After
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gptkbp:won_award
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gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_–_Motion_Picture_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Kennedy_Center_Honors
gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Leading_Role
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor_–_Motion_Picture
gptkb:AFI_Life_Achievement_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
2 Academy Awards
8 Golden Globe Awards
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gptkbp:works_with
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gptkb:Billy_Wilder
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkb:George_Washington
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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