Charles Bronson is an American actor best known for his roles in action films.
Born into a poor family in Pennsylvania, Bronson overcame adversity to become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Charles Denis Buchinski
- Other names: Charles Bronson
- Date of birth: November 3, 1921
- Age: 102 (as of 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Ellenfield, Pennsylvania, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 183cm
- Parents: Walter Buchinsky (father), Mary Walinsky (mother)
- Spouses: Harriet Tendler (1949-1965), Jill Ireland (1968-1990), Kim Weeks (1998-2003)
- Children: 4
- Net worth: $65 million
Early life and education
Charles Bronson (102 in 2023) was born Charles Dennis Buchinski.
He was born in Ellenfield, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1921. He grew up in extreme poverty and faced numerous challenges from an early age.
His father, Walter Buchinsky, was a miner who died when Bronson was a child, and his mother, Mary Walinsky, was a homemaker.
Bronson worked in the coal mines with his father to support his family before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
Personal life
Bronson was married three times in his life. His first wife was Harriett Tendler, whom he married in 1949 and divorced in 1965.
In 1968, he married British actress Jill Ireland and remained together until her death in 1990.
Bronson later married Kim Weeks in 1998. The couple has four children, including daughter Katrina Holden Bronson.
Profession
After World War II, Bronson began an acting career, starting with small roles in films and television and gradually building his reputation.
In the late 1950s, he made his debut in the filmMachine Gun Kelly” (1958).
Bronson has gained international recognition for his performances in the following films “Seven Heroes” (1960), “The Great Escape” (1963) and “The Divine Dozen” (1967).
He continued to make waves in Europe, starring in hit action films, westerns, and war movies.
die
Charles Bronson died on August 30, 2003 at the age of 81. He reportedly died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
The cause of death was respiratory failure due to metastatic lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive cardiomyopathy.
net worth
Charles Bronson’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be $65 million.
During his successful career in the film industry, he has amassed a handsome income by playing numerous roles.
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Filmography
- Machine Gun Kelly
- The Seven Heroes
- The Great Escape
- The Divine Dozen
- Once Upon a Time in the West
- Death Wish
- Hard times
- White Buffalo
- Death Wish II
- Death Wish 3
