Thank GOD someone had the foresight to honor him before he died !!!

This man saved my life, I was a private adoption and had SpinaBifida. The state told my adoptive mother to either divorce my father or surrender me to the state for suppprt , or put me in a home as I would be retarded (debatable at times lol) and crippled. Everyone turned me down. My mom saw him on a talk show talking about his work with Shriners desperate to save my life she wrote him a letter. A week later he got back to her he sponsored me at Shriners and my 3 million dollar operation. At nine momths I had my surgery. I walk, I am recent amputee but it has made me me able and capable over most able bodied people . This man, a stranger to a little girl long ago saved my life and if angels or saints exsist he is one. My mom, father, and I will ne forever greatful for his kind act. I am now 30 my predicted life span was 2 years. He is a hero. I owe him my life.

I met Ernie two years before he died. A completely genuinely charming gentleman.

What a life: Navy/WWII veteran, movie and TV actor. Ernie was one of Hollywood's BEST.

I watched this with tears in my eyes.... What a gracious and talented man he was.. they just don't make them like that anymore. RIP Ernie

The world needs more Ernie’s. Rip and thanks for the memories 😞

Navy man to the end, and everything good that America represents. We raise our glasses high!

He’s got one the best personalities in human history.. just makes everybody smile.. will indeed be missed ..

Ernest was a credit to show business.

One of the last of the GOOD GUYS....what an amazing man

Ernie was a wonderful actor, man, and his highest achievement was his character. May his memory live on though his wonderful body of work.

What an honor it must have been to receive an Academy Award that year in 1955 for Ernest Borgnine to be in the company of Hollywood heavyweights and to come out on top. What a remarkable man! RIP Mr. Borgnine.

Whether a villain, hero, or comedian, "Ernie" was state of the art.

I'm good friends with Karl Urban and he told me that it was such a thrill and honour working alongside Ernie. Karl said Ernie was a true gentleman and was very kind to Karl.

What a mark of a good true man....giving praise to OTHERS....on HIS DAY!!! wow ...wonderful!

What an amazing gentleman and what a powerful actor. Thank you Mr. Borgnine for all the wonderful stories you've told. Bless you!

This man belived in the Movie Industry..he worked so hard for it...as a Professional....I am very Proud to be able to enjoy his Work...RIP..Sir...You are missed by Many thousands of Fans...pel..Wichita, ks... USN...Vietnam Veteran...

God, Borgnine was good in _Vera Cruz._ What a great actor and human being he was. Respect.

The humility of the man makes him great.

Love love love him in "Marty." He deserved that Oscar.

He's probably the best actors to have ever lived. You are there, Ernie and we'll see you!

We lost a Great American today...July,8,2012...God Bless You Ernie....Thank you for your service to our country... and for all the great film and TV work you gave us all.

Last of the good ones R.I.P. Ernest b ( Quinton McHale) !

Ernie was a great actor and did wonderful things for supporting the vets was cool I still miss him

One of the greatest actors....RIP Ernie

Great man,actor,star,humanitarian! Honest,friendly,legend,funny....Thanks Ernie for leaving us with your work on film to enjoy forever and love and best wishes to your family. I hope your driving your Sunbum up their continuing to meet others with your funny antics and words of wisdom. 👏👍😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I'm a fan here in Wyong, NSW, Australia and I love this man

One of the classiest men that's ever come through Hollywood. His performance as Dutch Engstrom in The Wild Bunch is one of my favorites of all time. A fierce bad man with a code and more humanity than those chasing he and his partners.

He was one of a kind, and I do miss him so.

Why would 7 people give this wonderful genuine man thumbs down? He never used his Hollywood fame to get political or bash any group?

True American Hero. Humble, Sincere and always had time to talk, sign autographs and visit with people. Talked with many people who crossed paths with him on the road in his bus, SunBum, and whether at a rest stop, truck stop or store, he took time to visit with people. RIP Sir, you are missed and are NOT forgotten.

Many years ago I was driving a taxi and a man stepped off the kerb and hailed me. It was Ernie, he was holidaying in the city I live in. He was with his wife, I took them to their hotel. What an amazing experience. This lovely man with his wonderful smiling kind face and nature.

as an aussie even though i was only 6 when he died i felt alone and i almost cried while watching (im 14 ) and such a humbled gentle man and would of loved to of met him rest easy ernie my idol for acting

Thank you for posting this. The SAG awards page didn't post the entire tribute! Can you believe it?! Thank you!

THE BIG E! RIP,ERNIE. A NICE MAN.

Love to you, Ernie. You were always there, always on the screen and always so much underrated. But you'll stay in our hearts, for all you gave to us.

Borgnine will always be remembered for his outstanding performances in From Here To Eternity- brilliant work opposite Sinatra and Monty Clift; and his wonderful Marty. These films are shown constantly and his is simply superb.

The humility displayed is hard to find in people these days. Rest In Peace sir.

Italy is very proud of this man..RIP

A person with rare character and blessed all those around him by who he really was.A great human being.They don't make them like that any more.RIP my brother.Love Bob L.

Would love to have met him..

He's on my top ten list of favorite actors!!

One of the greatest character actors of all time. Some of the finest films ever made have this incredible man in them, making them even better. Continue to rest easy pal. RIP

does anyone else think ernest has a gr8 voice?

94, sharp as a tack and still acting

I had a co worker that was in the roofing business years ago. told the story of doing a roof in California on a hot blistery day. In the worst heat time the crew was called down by the homeowner demanding they sit in the shade and drink lemonade. It Was Ernest Borgnine. He said an amazing , caring, thoughtful man.

Great actor will never forget him from the Poseidon Adventure

I knew him personally, through my late mom, a former actress, and had a lovely talk with him on the phone three years before he passed. He was the real deal, and so kind and funny. "Don't ever let you daughter smoke!" And of course she said Mermaid Man was on the phone when she answered it. Being little, she was too scared too talk to him!

What a great man. Ernie loved the profession and wanted it to continue with the dignity and devotion that he put into it for decades. Ernie may not have received top billing in many of his movies, but he put every ounce into every part, and it showed, many times he out performed bigger stars. I recently watched a documentary about Ernie travelling around the Midwest with his son Chris in his beautiful rv the Sunbum. Ernie was very proud to be an American. RIP Ernie.

I am so in awe of this man. His ideals for his fellow man and country are beyond inspiring. The younger generations are in such need of a man like Ernest Borgnine. His positive outlook on life gave us so many more years to enjoy his work, interviews and wisdom.

A great man, thank you

I never met him, but he was a wonderful person according to those who knew him.

Great American True Legend GodBless Thanks for all Memories they don’t make them like Ernie anymore ❤️🙏

Perfect speech. Modest and grateful, rare in these times.

Ernie was more than an actor. He was far more than any screen character he performed. Ernie was a MAN..A REAL MAN. A proud veteran. A humble, kind, considerate human being. He never forgot his roots or the common man. Long after he has risen with the angels. Long after his films are forgotten, Ernie as a square deal American will be remembered. What a guy!! God Bless, Marty!!

As a kid growing up in the '80s, I was absolutely mesmerized by the show "Airwolf" (still am, actually 😁). I always thought that Mr. Borgnine was the ultimate buddy/father figure. It wasn't until afterwards, I discovered the rest of his (IMPRESSIVE) body of work. RIP, Ernie. We love you & will continue to do so forever

God bless Ernie, RIP to a wonderful human being!

Glad he got this before he died, you're missed ernesto

Ernie, you were a man among boys. Always a pleasure to see you in the movies, and Godspeed.

Thank you “Ernie”.. ;)

R.I.P. Mr. Borgnine, you will be missed.

Mr. Borgnine had the best personality. He loved everyone and was loved in return by all who knew him.

One of the greats has passed. He came from a different era. His films were wonderful. Oh how the world has changed (and not for the better). Goodbye Ernest...you will always be remembered.

He was a real person whatever t that means. Genuine, grateful, passionate, brought power to the screen and was a real all American who loved his country and never overlooked his roots and his wartime commitments. He certainly left a legacy.

I was just introduced to Convoy about a year ago. I loved it instantly!

"La vita e` quello che tu ne fai". Buon riposo, Signor Borgnino. Thanks for the memories.

He looked so handsome, dignified and elegant. Well deserved.

Great actor and really nice guy, irreplaceable!❤️

Rest In Peace Ernest.....you'll will always be my favorite Cabbie

I just love Ernie. Whenever he appears on screen, it gives me that heart-warmin' feeling. (Which does not mean, that he's not a most excellent actor, indeed his is!!) He was always there, like George Kennedy oder Eli Wallach or Bob Hope. I miss him. God bless you, Ernie!!

I really liked Ernest Borgnine in the 1978 movie Convoy as Natosha County Sheriff Lyle "Cottonmouth" Wallace.

One of the finest human beings that ever lived R,I.P McHALE.

It's nice that he didn't need to die to be recognised but that he was so deeply appreciated right up until his passing

Hearing the story about Ernest sponsoring the life saving surgery of That on lady makes me believe that maybe this world is worth living in.

One of the all-time greatest character actors in American film. I didn’t realize he was Italian. I always thought he was Jewish. I also never knew he spent ten years in the Navy and fought in the war. Great guy. What a fantastic American.

Only in America. God speed, Ernie, we sure do love all you did...and you did it with a twinkle in your eye and that glorious laugh.

Nearly every man and woman in that room will never accomplish nor amount to the same quality of person that the decent Ernest Borgnine amounted to. And that at the age of 90-something he could walk up to those steps and speak with such humble clarity is the best gift he could give to everyone. A treasure to be sure.

Just pure class and as well deserved as any award to any actor ever. So happy to see this great tribute to a great actor. For a lifetime of entertainment!!!

He Will Be Missed More Than Many Other Actors That Have Passed Before Him.. R.I.P. Quinton McHale

RIP ernie so few actors still here from your time and but they never had as much dedication as you to film. May you keep making films in the next life buddy x

The only thing that needs to be said about Ernest Borgnine is that he was the best of the Greatest Generation that saved the world and after that, he became one of the greatest actors of all time.

Legend

Now your beautiful Tova will join you, may you both RIP forever. You will be missed eternally.

legend to legend!

One of Hollywoods finest,he was amazing to watch in every performance he ever did,from Marty to The Wild Bunch..Ernest may be gone,but the legend lives on.

What a fine actor he was!. What a nice person must have been to all the lucky people who met him!. And he worked with almost all the giants of the cinema: Alan Ladd, Robert Mitchum, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Gary Cooper, Tony Curtis... Terrific actor!. God bless him.

Thanks for the memories.

Happy Veterans Day to Mr. Borgnine and the rest out there that served or is serving this great Country. Ernie was one of my favorite actors of all time. RIP Ernest

One of the greatest actors of ALL TIME!! Indisputable!!

Amazing clarity at his age he was blessed and blessed others in his travels

Love ya earnst. Thank you for your awesome talents...I am an 80's kid, so to me you were 'Airwolf' loved that show and you and JV..rip to both of you awesome ppl

Loved him in Vikings...I started paying attention to his career after that movie.

The audience is standing up After the compilation but before Mr Freeman is presented as host of the event. They aren't giving standing ovations to Mr Freeman but to honour Mr Borgnine and what's coming up next: The lifetime achievement award and yes, Mr Borgnine himself. They can't just fall down on their seats fast as lightning when Mr Freeman comes in. It's just about good manners. The three times the audience stood up was for Mr Ernest Borgnine only, Mr Wild Bunch. That's my opinion.

I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL FOR THE PHOTOS WITH AUTHOGRAPH OF ERNEST.❤

1-24-2012. Sake's alive, sake's alive, look who's 95. Happy Birthday, Ernest. May you have many more.

RIP Ernest, may he pass through the pearly white double-doors

PURE GENIUS AND I MEAN IT!!! HE IS THE GREATEST WHO EVER LIVED PERIOD!!!!

The audience couldn’t walk 10 ft in Ernie’s shoes he had more talent and was a true ambassador for the art.

Marty is still one of the best movies ever made... It's about having enough confidence in yourself to make an active decision in your life

Not entirely sure, but looking at the clip I think she is possibly expressing some surprise at how sprightly he is, as they show her at about the point he literally jumps on to the stage. Not many people that sprightly at 94! It's a lovely speech that he makes, I hope a few people in the audience are remembering that now he's gone. Sad to see another one go, but good to see him so sprightly right up to the end!