Charles Grodin, an American actor whose comic roles in films such as Midnight Run and Beethoven brought smiles to faces for decades, has died at 86. Known for his dry wit, Grodin was a familiar face in Hollywood comedies and prime-time talk shows in the US.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”<span style="color: #222222;">He won best actor at the 1988 Valladolid International Film Festival for his role in Midnight Run.</span><br />