Elis Wallach was an American actor who was known for his roles in films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Magnificent Seven, and The Godfather Part III. He was born in 1915 and passed away in 2014. He was nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Godfather Part III. Wallach was also a recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 2005. His nickname was 'The Magnificent Rascal'. ELIS Wallach is often referred to as 'Wallach et al' due to his long and successful career in acting.