**Jack Lemmon (1925-2001)** was an American actor, one of the most iconic and versatile of his generation. Known for his ability to portray the common man, often neurotic, anxious, yet deeply human, he skillfully blended frenetic comedy and subtle drama.

His film career is indelibly linked to his collaborations with director Billy Wilder, who directed him in timeless comedies such as *Some Like It Hot* (1959) and *The Apartment* (1960), for which he won his first Best Actor Oscar. He had already won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for *Mister Roberts* (1955).

Lemmon also demonstrated his versatility in intense dramatic roles, such as in *Save the Tiger* (1973), which earned him his second Best Actor Oscar. Also notable were his partnerships with Walter Matthau in films like *The Fortune Cookie* (1966) and *Grumpy Old Men* (1993). His mark remained on cinema thanks to his authenticity and charisma.