Yes, Ernest Borgnine served in the US Navy for 10 years, from 1935 to 1945. He was discharged in 1941, but re-enlisted after Pearl Harbor.
Borgnine attained the rank of GM1 (Gunner's Mate First Class) before leaving the Navy after WWII, but in 2004 was awarded the honorary rank of GMC (Gunner's Mate Chief) by then Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott for his support of the Navy and naval families worldwide.
Ernest Borgnine was born on January 24, 1917.
Ernest Borgnine was born on January 24, 1917.
Ernest Borgnine died today, July 8, 2012. RIP Ernest!
Ernest Borgnine's birth name is Ermes Effron Borgnino.
According to an article I read, the feud that supposedly existed between Mickey Rooney and Ernest Borgnine is an untrue rumor. Ernest Borgnine denied the rumor. Also, Mickey Rooney led a tribute to Ernest Borgnine after he died.
Yes!
He was Italian.
No, he was Jewish.
AM Northwest - 1976 Ernest Borgnine was released on: USA: 5 April 2012
McHale's Navy
Ernest Borgnine on the Bus - 1997 V is rated/received certificates of: USA:G
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