Blind Item #4 - Reader Blind - Kindness

This deceased Oscar winning/Oscar nominated actor was probably A+ at his peak. He was equally adept at dramas and comedies although he is more remembered for comedies in particular ones he made with another Oscar(s) winning actor who was shorter.

This actor had a public persona of being a gruff curmudgeon. However behind the scenes he was extremely warmhearted and generous.  When he died, his will set up a fund for disadvantaged children that is still being administered by one of his children.