Oscar Winner Karl Malden Dies At 97 : NPR Oscar Winner Karl Malden Dies At 97 : NPR Source: www.npr.org The powerful, sensitive character actor with the twice-broken nose had stirring roles on the big screen — notably A Streetcar Named Desire — and was a hit on TV … RIP Karl Malden from fedora wearers everywhere. Don't leave home without it. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related