He was born Charles Buchinsky on Novemin Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, one of fifteen children born to Lithuanian immigrant parents. The following changes will take place:Ĭharles Bronson, the tough, stony-faced actor who was one of the most recognizable action heroes in cinema, died on August 30 in Los Angeles from complications from pneumonia. TCM will alter it's prime-time schedule this Saturday, Sept. TCM's tribute will also include THE GREAT ESCAPE (1963, 10:15 p.m.), Bronson's second teaming with Steve McQueen and James Coburn, and will conclude with FROM NOON TILL THREE (1976, 4 a.m.), co-starring Jill Ireland. 13, with a four-film tribute.Īfter years of playing supporting roles in numerous Western, action and war films, including THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960, 8 p.m.) and THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967, 1:15 a.m.), Bronson finally achieved worldwide stardom as a leading man during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Turner Classic Movies will honor the passing of Hollywood action star Charles Bronson on Saturday, Sept.