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Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Biography

Eli Herschel Wallach (December 7, 1915 – June 24, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor, who gained fame in the late 1950s. For his performance in Baby Doll he won a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer and a Golden Globe nomination. One of his most famous roles is that of Tuco in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). Other roles include his portrayal of Don Altobello in The Godfather Part III, Calvera in The Magnificent Seven, and Arthur Abbott in The Holiday. Wallach has received BAFTA Awards, Tony Awards and Emmy Awards for his work. Wallach also has a cameo as a liquor store owner in Clint Eastwood's Mystic River. Wallach received an Honorary Academy Award at the 2nd Annual Governors Awards, presented on November 13, 2010.

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A Gleeful Heist of Charm: Unpacking the Effervescent Artistry of *How to Steal a Million*

on How to Steal a Million | Jul 18, 2025

William Wyler’s How to Steal a Million (1966) is a cinematic soufflé, rising with airy elegance yet grounded by a knowing wink at its own absurdity. This romantic caper, set against the glittering bac... Read more

"For a few dollars more... multiplied by chaos." This tagline hints at the epic scale and moral ambiguity of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."

on The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | May 31, 2025

Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly isn’t merely a Western; it’s a sprawling, operatic masterpiece that redefined the genre with its iconic style, morally complex characters, and breathtakin... Read more

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