
Both had unforgettable mugs with New York sensibilities and tough guy demeanors, though their greatest roles showed vulnerability, heart and humor as well. It’s why we know them as well as we do.
Though he initially made his mark in smaller roles, such as juror No. 5 in “12 Angry Men,” Klugman was known mainly for two long running TV roles — the sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison on “The Odd Couple” and the medical examiner who was title character on the procedural drama “Quincy, M.E.”
Durning, meanwhile, was known for dozens of roles, from “The Sting” and “Tootsie” to “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” and “Rescue Me.” He was in “The Muppet Movie” and in
