Matthau, Walter
Overview
| Works: | 741 works in 2,603 publications in 9 languages and 40,542 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Juvenile works Musical films Fiction Children's films Detective and mystery films Melodramas (Motion pictures) Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Director, Other, Author, Interviewee, vac, Costume designer, Contributor, Author of introduction, Speaker, fmd, Editor, Collector, Host, Vocalist |
| 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( )
- The lives and loves of 25 Hollywood stars( Visual )
- Hello, Dolly! : journal by Jack Hirshberg( Book )
- Team work : the films of Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau by Lachlan F Hazelton( Book )
- 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 )
- Promotional photographs for Hello, Dolly by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation( Visual )
- Out to sea : [press kit] by Robert Nelson Jacobs( Book )
- by Alexander King( )
- Walter Matthau and Carol Grace at Academy Awards( Visual )
- Hirschfeld's comedians : [1988 calendar] by Al Hirschfeld( Book )
- [The front page : memorabilia]( )
- [KTLA news (Los Angeles, Calif.)( Visual )
- Lonely are the brave( Book )
- Private screenings( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Matthau
Hello, Dolly! by
Gene Kelly(
Visual
)
111 editions published between 1948 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
111 editions published between 1948 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 2,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical set in the 1890's about a professional matchmaker who meets her match
Charade by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
160 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Parisienne finds her husband murdered and soon is pursued by four strange men, with only a handsome, suspicious stranger to help her
160 editions published between 1963 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Parisienne finds her husband murdered and soon is pursued by four strange men, with only a handsome, suspicious stranger to help her
Grumpy old men by
Donald Petrie(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neighborhood curmudgeons' long-running feud becomes an all-out rivalry when an attractive widow moves into the house across the street
50 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Neighborhood curmudgeons' long-running feud becomes an all-out rivalry when an attractive widow moves into the house across the street
The odd couple by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1967 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
59 editions published between 1967 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two divorced men (one is fastidious, the other is a slob) share a New York apartment
Grumpier old men(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
34 editions published between 1995 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,476 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Max and John team up against Maria who has turned their favorite bait shop into an Italian restaurant
Dennis the Menace by
Nick Castle(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
36 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to the big screen in Dennis the Menace, a delightful family comedy
Fail-safe by
Sidney Lumet(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1963 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,396 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
69 editions published between 1963 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,396 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
)
28 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in English and held by 1,167 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
28 editions published between 1976 and 2017 in English and held by 1,167 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
Hanging up by
Diane Keaton(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
18 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sisters struggle to deal with each other and their aging father
A face in the crowd by
Elia Kazan(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1957 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,092 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?
18 editions published between 1957 and 2019 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,092 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
)
21 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from Einstein and his friends
21 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from Einstein and his friends
The taking of Pelham One Two Three by
Joseph Sargent(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 835 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
50 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 835 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
Out to sea(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1997 and 2015 in English and French 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 French 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
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 822 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
42 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 822 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
Lonely are the brave by
David Miller(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1962 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 768 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
28 editions published between 1962 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 768 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
Hopscotch by
Eric Lewis(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 765 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!
22 editions published between 1980 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 765 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!
The cat in the hat and other Dr. Seuss favorites by
Seuss(
Recording
)
8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 746 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
8 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 746 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
Cactus flower by
Gene Saks(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 685 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
34 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 685 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
King Creole by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1958 and 2020 in English and Spanish and held by 646 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
37 editions published between 1958 and 2020 in English and Spanish and held by 646 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
)
16 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement perfectly captures the spirit of the Depression years
16 editions published between 1972 and 2002 in English and held by 638 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 Other Interviewee Performer Director Author Contributor Actor Narrator
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Davis, John 1954- Producer
- Columbia Pictures Producer
- Hepburn, Audrey 1929-1993 Other Performer Author Actor
- Grant, Cary 1904-1986 Other Performer Actor
- Johnson, Mark Steven 1964- Scenarist Author of screenplay
- Simon, Neil Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Contributor
- Ann-Margret 1941- Performer Actor
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Actions and defenses Actors Arkansas Baseball coaches Baseball for children California--Los Angeles Cat in the Hat--(Fictitious character) Dennis the Menace (Fictitious character : Ketcham) Depressions Divorced men Einstein, Albert, Entertainers Ephron, Delia Escapes Fathers and daughters France--Paris Fugitives from justice Herman, Jerry, Hijacking of trains 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 New York (State)--New York--Bronx Nuclear weapons Official secrets Older men Political corruption Roommates Schulberg, Budd Simon, Neil Sisters Stories in rhyme Television personalities 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
Matuschanskayasky, Walter 1920-2000
Matuschanskayasky Walter 1923-2000
Matushchanskayasky, Walter
Volter Matau
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Γουόλτερ Ματάου
Волтер Матау
Волтер Меттау
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Маттау, Уолтер американский актёр
Мэттау Уолтер
Уолтър Матау
Ուոլթեր Մատաու
וולטר מתאו
וולטר מתאו שחקן אמריקאי
والتر ماتائو
والتر ماتائو بازیگر و کارگردان آمریکایی
والتر ماثو
والتر ماثو ممثل أمريكي
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ವಾಲ್ಟರ್ ಮತ್ಥೌ
월터 매소
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