Eli Wallach

One of the great American actors of the 20th century -- via the New York Times. Brilliant both on stage and on screen, Wallach won Tonys, Emmys, and an honorary Oscar. He was an original member of the Actors Studio, studying alongside, Brando, Clift, Berghof, and Lumet. He originated the role of Mangicavallo in "The Rose Tattoo." He did "Camino Real," "Rhinoceros,"  and "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour." He did tons of live TV in the early days.

And the films. Best known as a villain, he will always be remembered for films such as: "The Magnificent Seven," "The Misfits," "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," "Cinderella Liberty," "Movie Movie," "Winter Kills," and "Godfather III."