Jack Lemmon's 10 best films: From 'Some like it Hot' to 'The Apartment' | The Independent

Whether playing a fastidious housemate, the father of a lost child in Pinochet’s Chile, or a social drinker descending into alcoholism, Lemmon gave enough memorable performances to forge an award-winning career spanning nearly half a century. Graeme Ross picks his favourites

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