Walter Matthau
American actor
- Full name
- Walter John Matthow
- Born
- 1 October 1920New York City, New York
- Died
- 1 July 2000aged 79 · Santa Mónica, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 1963–2019
Known for
About Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau was an American actor. They were born on 1 October 1920 in New York City, New York. Their career spanned 9 titles, among them Charade (1963), JFK (1991) and The Front Page (1974).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Walter Matthau is Charade (1963); in all, 9 films over 56 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Charade (1963), with 10 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jack Lemmon, on 6 films, among them JFK and Chaplin.
Latest work
Full filmography (9)- 2019
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1974
- 1969
- 1968
- 1966
Where to watch Walter Matthau
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1963
- 1991
- 1992
- 1974
- 1966
- 1993
- 2019
- 1968
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Walter Matthau films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Front Page 1974
- Charade 1963
- The Fortune Cookie 1966
- JFK 1991
- Chaplin 1992
Has worked with
Questions about Walter Matthau
Where was Walter Matthau born?
Walter Matthau was born on 1 October 1920 in New York City, New York.
When did Walter Matthau die?
Walter Matthau died on 1 July 2000, aged 79. They died in Santa Mónica, California.
What are the best Walter Matthau films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Walter Matthau films are The Front Page (1974, 8.4), Charade (1963, 8.4) and The Fortune Cookie (1966, 8.4).
How many films and TV shows has Walter Matthau been in?
MovieNCo lists 9 films for Walter Matthau, from Charade (1963) to Dolemite Is My Name (2019).
What is Walter Matthau's star sign?
Walter Matthau was a Libra: born on 1 October.
Page reviewed on 1 October 2016.