Quotes by Walter Matthau

About Walter Matthau:

Walter Matthau was an American actor best known for his role as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple and his frequent collaborations with Odd Couple star Jack Lemmon, as well as his role as Coach Buttermaker in the 1976 comedy The Bad News Bears. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1966 Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie. Besides the Oscar, he was the winner of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony awards.
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Every actor looks all his life for a part that will combine his talents with his personality... 'The Odd Couple' was mine. That was the plutonium I needed. It all started happening after that.

Walter Matthau

I wanted to be a pharmacist. I liked the way our local pharmacist was always dressed in a nice white coat; he looked very calm, you'd give him money, and he'd give you something that you wanted to buy.

Walter Matthau

My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.

Walter Matthau

It's very easy to live here. You're anonymous here. Nobody knows who you are.

Walter Matthau

We're writing a book together. She just finished one. Did you read it? Among the Porcupines?

Walter Matthau

The first girl you go to bed with is always pretty.

Walter Matthau

Author Bio

  • NameWalter Matthau
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • AliasesWalter John Matthow
  • BornOctober 1, 1920
  • DiedJuly 1, 2000
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Television Actor; Film Actor; Film Director
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actor