For which film did Matthau win an Academy Award?
The Fortune Cookie
Charade
The Odd Couple
Hello, Dolly!
Answer
The Fortune Cookie garnered Matthau an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film, released in 1966, is a black comedy directed by Billy Wilder. Matthau plays the role of Willie Gingrich, a shyster lawyer who represents a hapless photographer (Jack Lemmon) who fakes an injury to sue a television network. Matthau's performance is a masterclass in comedic timing and delivery, capturing the character's cunning and desperation with equal aplomb.
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