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Actor · Comedian · Film director
Walter Matthau
American actor, comedian and director (1920 to 2000)
Walter Matthau was born on October 1, 1920 and died on July 1, 2000, aged 79.
- Born
- October 1, 1920, New York City
- Died
- July 1, 2000
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Actor, Comedian, Film director
Official links: Wikipedia
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Walter’s birthday, by the numbers
- Walter Matthau was born on a Friday.
- Walter Matthau would have turned 106 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 1. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Walter Matthau belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Matthau born?
Walter Matthau was born on October 1, 1920 and died on July 1, 2000, aged 79.
What is Walter Matthau’s zodiac sign?
Libra, born October 1.