One of the most versatile and beloved actors of American cinema, Jack Lemmon (1925-2001) knew how to move like few others from comedy to the deepest drama. Born in Massachusetts, he won his first Oscar as a supporting actor for 'Mister Roberts' (1955) and became Billy Wilder's favorite performer, with whom he made gems such as 'Some Like It Hot' and 'The Apartment'. His dramatic range reached its peak with 'Days of Wine and Roses' and, above all, with 'Save the Tiger' (1973), which earned him the Oscar for Best Actor. He also formed an endearing and famous comic pairing with Walter Matthau in titles such as 'The Odd Couple'. A master of the ordinary man overwhelmed by life, he mixed nervous comedy and sincere emotion like no one else. Read more