About
Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). Later he took roles that went against his initial "tough guy" image. In the late 1950s Lancaster abandoned his "all-American" image and came to be regarded as one of the best actors of his generation. Lancaster was nominated four times for Academy Awards and won once — for his work in Elmer Gantry in 1960. He also won a Golden Globe for that performance and BAFTA Awards for The Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) and Atlantic City (1980). His production company, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, was the most successful and innovative star-driven independent production company in Hollywood of the 1950s, making movies such as Marty (1955), Trapeze (1956), and Sweet Smell of Success (1957). Lancaster also directed two films: The...
Known for
Field of DreamsMovie • 1989
The ProfessionalsMovie • 1966
The LeopardMovie • 1963
Marco PoloSeries • 1982
Sweet Smell of SuccessMovie • 1957
Judgment at NurembergMovie • 1961
AirportMovie • 1970
Twilight's Last GleamingMovie • 1977
The Cassandra CrossingMovie • 1976
From Here to EternityMovie • 1953
The UnforgivenMovie • 1960
Local HeroMovie • 1983
Birdman of AlcatrazMovie • 1962
The Island of Dr. MoreauMovie • 1977
Ulzana's RaidMovie • 1972
TrapezeMovie • 1956
Atlantic CityMovie • 1980
Gunfight at the O.K. CorralMovie • 1957
Go Tell the SpartansMovie • 1978
Brute ForceMovie • 1947
The KillersMovie • 1946
1900Movie • 1976
Vera CruzMovie • 1954
Kiss of the Spider WomanMovie • 1985