George Kennedy’s 11 Most Memorable Roles (Photos)

The Academy Award winner’s movie and television career spanned comedy, disaster and drama

February 29, 2016 @ 5:10 PM

Dragline in “Cool Hand Luke” (1967). Received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Capt. Ed Hocken in the “Naked Gun” series (1988-94) alongside Leslie Nielsen.

Airline mechanic Joe Patroni in the “Airport” series (1970-79) alongside Burt Lancaster.

As Major Max Armbruster in “The Dirty Dozen” (1967)

Ewing family nemesis Carter McKay on “Dallas” (1988-91).

LAPD Sgt. Lou Slade in the disaster film “Earthquake” (1974) alongside Charlton Heston.

Cotton in “Bolero” (1984) alongside Bo Derek.

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