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Charles Grodin actor, producer
Born: 4/21/1935
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A comedian who has played both romantic cads and evil villains with a straight face, Charles Grodin's diverse screen endeavors have included being obstetrician to Rosemary's Baby (1961) and amour to Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper (1981). He won critical attention in The Heartbreak Kid (1972), Heaven Can Wait (1979), and Midnight Run (1988), and recently appeared opposite a St. Bernard in the Beethoven movies (1992, 1993). An accomplished writer, director, and producer, he has authored three books, including It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here (1989). He currently hosts a prime-time talk show on MSNBC.
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- The Woman in Red - Starring Gene Wilder, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna, Judith Ivey, Michael Huddleston
- Beethoven - Starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile
- The Ex - Starring Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia Farrow
- The Great Muppet Caper - Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Diana Rigg, Charles Grodin, John Cleese
- 1977–1978 Emmy Awards - 1977–1978 Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series The Rockford Files (NBC) Outstanding Lead ...
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