Eli Wallach

Acting

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach is best known for ER, Law & Order, Batman and Murder, She Wrote. Eli Wallach was born on December 7, 1915. Eli Wallach died on June 24, 2014 at the age of 98.

Born
December 7, 1915
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
June 24, 2014 (98 years old)

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.

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Eli Wallach been in?

Eli Wallach is best known for ER, Law & Order, Batman and Murder, She Wrote.

When was Eli Wallach born?

Eli Wallach was born on December 7, 1915. (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA)

How old is Eli Wallach?

Eli Wallach died on June 24, 2014 at the age of 98.

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·