Matthau, Walter
Overview
| Works: | 593 works in 2,033 publications in 8 languages and 38,608 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Juvenile works Musical films Action and adventure films Fiction Detective and mystery films Crime films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Director, Interviewee, Author, Costume designer, Contributor, Collector, Host, Editor, Other, Author of introduction, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Walter Matthau
- Matthau : a life by Rob Edelman( Book )
- Walter Matthau / Allan Hunter by Allan Hunter( Book )
- Jack and Walter : the films of Lemmon and Matthau by Ben Costello( Book )
- Team work : the films of Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau by Lachlan F Hazelton( Book )
- The lives and loves of 25 Hollywood stars( Visual )
- Legends of the silver screen. the biographies collection( Visual )
- Dennis the Menace by Jerry Goldsmith( )
- Burton L. Appleton reminiscence by Burton L Appleton( )
- Hello to Montanans [videorecording] by Walter Matthau( Visual )
- Lonely are the brave in Panavision( Book )
- Promotional photographs for Hello, Dolly by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation( Visual )
- Private screenings( Visual )
- The journal of the Whatcom County Historical Society :( Book )
- [KTLA news (Los Angeles, Calif.)( Visual )
- [The front page : memorabilia]( )
- Hirschfeld's comedians : [1988 calendar] by Al Hirschfeld( Book )
- by Alexander King( )
- Walter Matthau and Carol Grace at Academy Awards( Visual )
- Showman's Manual : Lonely are the brave( Book )
- Walter Matthau : 181 success facts : everything you need to know by Avery Ernest( )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Matthau
Grumpier old men by
Donald Petrie(
Visual
)
71 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 3,435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
71 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 3,435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
Charade by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
182 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them
182 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them
Hello, Dolly! by
Gene Kelly(
Visual
)
95 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's. Dolly, a young widow and professional matchmaker sets her sights, and whatever else she can muster, on conquering Yonkers merchant, Horace Vandergeider
95 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's. Dolly, a young widow and professional matchmaker sets her sights, and whatever else she can muster, on conquering Yonkers merchant, Horace Vandergeider
The odd couple by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
43 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
Dennis the menace by
John Hughes(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El niño de la tira cómica popular de Hank Ketcham crea problemas para su vecino sufrido George Wilson, mientras que, al mismo tiempo, frustra a un maleante del vecindario
29 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El niño de la tira cómica popular de Hank Ketcham crea problemas para su vecino sufrido George Wilson, mientras que, al mismo tiempo, frustra a un maleante del vecindario
Hanging up by Ji dun(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
11 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
Fail-safe by
Stephen Frears(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear equiped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war
46 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear equiped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war
The Bad News Bears by
Billy Bob Thornton(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league
24 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league
Budd Schulberg's A face in the crowd by
Elia Kazan(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become?
16 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Arkansas hobo becomes an overnight media sensation. But as he becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the fraud he has become?
I.Q.(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 948 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All the world knows about Einstein the scientific genius. But what about Einstein the matchmaker? I.Q. puts this fanciful notion to the test and comes up with winning results in this fun, warm-hearted romantic comedy
22 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 948 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All the world knows about Einstein the scientific genius. But what about Einstein the matchmaker? I.Q. puts this fanciful notion to the test and comes up with winning results in this fun, warm-hearted romantic comedy
Out to sea(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet wealthy women and con them out of their money
17 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet wealthy women and con them out of their money
The fortune cookie by
Jean Ure(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
35 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A TV cameraman, trampled by a half-back while shooting a football game, and his shyster brother-in-law team up to defraud an insurance company in a million dollar law suit
The taking of Pelham 1 2 3 by
Tony Scott(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of armed men hijack a New York City subway train and threaten to kill one hostage per minute unless their demands are met
34 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gang of armed men hijack a New York City subway train and threaten to kill one hostage per minute unless their demands are met
The cat in the hat and other Dr. Seuss favorites by
Seuss(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through the performances of actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter Matthau and John Cleese, Dr. Seuss' timeless and clever poems continue to thrill and amaze young listeners
6 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through the performances of actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, Walter Matthau and John Cleese, Dr. Seuss' timeless and clever poems continue to thrill and amaze young listeners
Lonely are the brave by
David Miller(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After landing himself in jail trying to break out his friend, Jack Burns finds himself alone and on the run from the law. Leading the manhunt is Sheriff Morey Johnson, who must bring Burns to justice despite his own sympathy for the fugitive
23 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After landing himself in jail trying to break out his friend, Jack Burns finds himself alone and on the run from the law. Leading the manhunt is Sheriff Morey Johnson, who must bring Burns to justice despite his own sympathy for the fugitive
Cactus flower by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julian Winston, an easy-going bachelor dentist who has been stringing along his girlfriend by pretending to be married, promises to marry his dizzy blonde mistress, Toni. However, she first insists on meeting his nonexistent wife, so he convinces Stephanie, his starched no-nonsense receptionist, to pose as his wife, and there are unforeseen twists and surprises for everyone
30 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Julian Winston, an easy-going bachelor dentist who has been stringing along his girlfriend by pretending to be married, promises to marry his dizzy blonde mistress, Toni. However, she first insists on meeting his nonexistent wife, so he convinces Stephanie, his starched no-nonsense receptionist, to pose as his wife, and there are unforeseen twists and surprises for everyone
Hopscotch by
Eric Lewis(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having to much fun!
15 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 671 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the CIA's top international operatives is suddenly relegated to a desk job in an agency power play. Unwilling to go quietly, and with the aid of a chic Viennese widow, he puts himself back in the game by writing a memoir exposing the innermost secrets of every major intelligence agency in the world. The CIA now wants him dead, but he refuses to cooperate--because he's having to much fun!
Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys by
Herbert Ross(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man tries to reunite two retired vaudeville comedians, who had audiences rolling in the aisles with their comedy antics -- but offstage, they spent 43 years in constant mutual irritation
24 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 654 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young man tries to reunite two retired vaudeville comedians, who had audiences rolling in the aisles with their comedy antics -- but offstage, they spent 43 years in constant mutual irritation
King Creole by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A New Orleans teenager struggles to graduate from high school while working at a sleazy French Quarter club to support his family
26 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A New Orleans teenager struggles to graduate from high school while working at a sleazy French Quarter club to support his family
Awake and sing by
Clifford Odets(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
13 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
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Related Identities
- Lemmon, Jack Interviewee Performer Director Speaker Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Columbia Pictures
- Ann-Margret 1941- Performer Actor
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Simon, Neil Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Contributor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc
- Lancaster Gate (Firm)
- Grant, Cary 1904-1986 Performer Actor
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Abbey, Edward, Actors Arkansas Baseball coaches Baseball for children Baseball players California California--Los Angeles Cat in the Hat (Fictitious character) Cold War (1945-1989) Criminal behavior Dennis the Menace (Fictitious character : Ketcham) Divorced men Entertainers Ephron, Delia Escapes Fathers and daughters France--Paris Fugitives from justice Godey, John, Herman, Jerry, Hijacking of trains Hostage negotiations Humorists, American Individuality International relations Little League baseball Male friendship Manipulative behavior Man-woman relationships Marriage brokerage Matthau, Walter Minnesota--Wabasha New York (N.Y.).--Police Department New York (State)--New York New York City Transit Authority Nuclear weapons Older men Political corruption Roommates Schulberg, Budd Simon, Neil Sisters Stories in rhyme Subways Television personalities Thieves United States Widows Young women
Alternative Names
Gualterius Matthau
Matthow, Walter John 1920-2000
Matuschanskavasky, Walter.
Matuschanskavasky, Walter, 1920-2000
Matuschanskayasky, Walter 1920-2000
Matuschanskayasky Walter 1923-2000
Matushchanskayasky, Walter
Volter Matau
Walter Matthau acteur américain
Walter Matthau actor estadounidense
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Walter Matthau ameerika näitleja
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Γουόλτερ Ματάου
Волтер Матау
Волтер Меттау
Маттау, Уолтер американский актёр
Уолтър Матау
Ուոլթեր Մատաու
וולטר מתאו
וולטר מתאו שחקן אמריקאי
والتر ماتائو بازیگر و کارگردان آمریکایی
والتر ماثو
والتر ماثو ممثل أمريكي
ವಾಲ್ಟರ್ ಮತ್ಥೌ
월터 매소
ウォルター・マッソー
華特·馬殊
沃爾特·馬修
Languages
English
(676)
Spanish (36)
German (22)
French (14)
Multiple languages (10)
Italian (5)
Chinese (1)
Esperanto (1)
Spanish (36)
German (22)
French (14)
Multiple languages (10)
Italian (5)
Chinese (1)
Esperanto (1)
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