Matthau, Walter
Overview
| Works: | 635 works in 2,234 publications in 9 languages and 39,221 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Juvenile works Musical films Detective and mystery films Fiction Children's films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Action and adventure films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Director, Author, Interviewee, Costume designer, Contributor, Collector, Host, Editor, Author of introduction, Speaker, Other |
| 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 )
- Walter Matthau : 181 success facts : everything you need to know by Avery Ernest( )
- Hello, Dolly! : journal by Jack Hirshberg( 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 )
- Burton L. Appleton reminiscence by Burton L Appleton( )
- Dennis the Menace by Jerry Goldsmith( )
- Hello to Montanans [videorecording] by Walter Matthau( Visual )
- Lonely are the brave( Book )
- [KTLA news (Los Angeles, Calif.)( Visual )
- Showman's Manual : Lonely are the brave( Book )
- Hirschfeld's comedians : [1988 calendar] by Al Hirschfeld( Book )
- Papers by Leo Mishkin( )
- [The front page : memorabilia]( )
- Private screenings( Visual )
- by Alexander King( )
- Promotional photographs for Hello, Dolly by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Matthau
Grumpier old men by
Donald Petrie(
Visual
)
80 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 3,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
80 editions published between 1993 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 3,416 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
)
192 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is a sauve, mysterious stranger
192 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is a sauve, mysterious stranger
Hello, Dolly! by
Gene Kelly(
Visual
)
105 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
105 editions published between 1948 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
The odd couple by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one fastidious to a fault, the other an incredible slob) share a New York apartment
47 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one fastidious to a fault, the other an incredible slob) share a New York apartment
Dennis the menace by
John Hughes(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
35 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
Hanging up by Ji dun(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
13 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
Fail-safe by
Sidney Lumet(
Visual
)
51 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped 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
51 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped 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
Michael Ritchie(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,171 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
25 editions published between 1976 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,171 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
A face in the crowd by
Elia Kazan(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,159 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?
15 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,159 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. by
Jean-François Davy(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 958 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
28 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 958 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
)
20 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet women and con them out of money
20 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two men decide to become dance instructors on a cruise ship so they can meet women and con them out of money
The fortune cookie by
Jean Ure(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 826 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
38 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 826 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 One Two Three by
Joseph Sargent(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 821 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
40 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 821 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 764 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 764 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
Hopscotch by
Eric Lewis(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 751 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!
18 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 751 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!
Lonely are the brave by
David Miller(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 746 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
22 editions published between 1962 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 746 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
)
29 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 723 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
29 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 723 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
Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys by
Herbert Ross(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 660 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
25 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 660 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
Awake and sing by
Clifford Odets(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
12 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
King Creole by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and held by 619 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
29 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in English and held by 619 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
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Related Identities
- Lemmon, Jack Interviewee Performer Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Ann-Margret 1941- Performer Actor
- Davis, John 1954- Producer
- Hepburn, Audrey 1929-1993 Performer Author Actor
- Grant, Cary 1904-1986 Performer Actor
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc
- Streisand, Barbra Singer Performer Actor
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Actions and defenses Actors Arkansas Baseball coaches Baseball for children California--Los Angeles Cat in the Hat (Fictitious character) Cold War (1945-1989) Dennis the Menace (Fictitious character : Ketcham) Divorced men Entertainers Ephron, Delia Escapes Fathers and daughters France--Paris Fugitives from justice Herman, Jerry, Hijacking of trains Hostages Humorists, American Insurance fraud International relations Jewish families Legal ethics Little League baseball Love Male friendship Malingering Manipulative behavior Man-woman relationships Marriage brokerage Matthau, Walter Minnesota--Wabasha New York (State)--New York Nuclear weapons Official secrets Older men Political corruption Roommates Schulberg, Budd Simon, Neil Sisters Stories in rhyme Television personalities Thieves Undercover operations United States United States.--Central Intelligence Agency Widows Young women
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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
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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
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
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