Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine, a prolific television actor, began his extensive TV career in the early 1950s. He became widely recognized for his starring role as Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale in the popular 1960s sitcom McHale's Navy, which ran for 138 episodes on ABC. His diverse work continued for decades, including memorable guest spots on shows like ER, for which he won an Emmy Award in 2009, and his beloved voice role as Mermaid Man in the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants.