cryptique Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 97 years old. I hope he had his American Express card on him when he left. link Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97 LOS ANGELES – The family of Karl Malden says the actor who won an Oscar for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire" has died at age 97. Malden's family informed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences of his death on Wednesday. Malden served as the academy's president from 1989-92. He made his screen debut in the 1940 movie "They Knew What They Wanted," and was praised for his role as Mitch in the 1951 classic "A Streetcar Named Desire." His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco," in which he co-starred with Michael Douglas. Malden also was a pitchman for American Express in a series of commercials airing over 21 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Argh! Was great as General Bradley in Patton. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 honestly, I'm shocked he was still alive - impressive. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 honestly, I'm shocked he was still alive - impressive. RIP. I thought the same thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Great Actor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Great actor with a great career. I had forgotten he was from the Chicago area and had worked in the steel mills of Gary, Indiana. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 RIP - his nose gave Joe Torre's a Napolean complex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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