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Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American actor and film producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series.
IMDb profile of Burt Lancaster, a versatile actor and producer who starred in classics like From Here to Eternity, The Leopard, and Field of Dreams. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and trivia.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Century City, California, USA
Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American actor and producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in film and, later, television.
YearFilmProduction CompanyDistribution Company1948Norma Productions / Harold Hecht ...Universal - International Pictures1950Norma Productions / Frank Ross ...1951Norma Productions / Halburt Productions1952Norma Productions / Halburt ProductionsLearn about the life and career of Burt Lancaster, a versatile actor and producer who starred in classics like The Killers, From Here to Eternity, and Elmer Gantry. Find out his birth name, nickname, family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- November 2, 1913
- October 20, 1994
- SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957) Directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Screenplay by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman, based on the novelette by Lehman. Starring Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene, Barbara Nichols, Joe Frisco.
- ELMER GANTRY (1960) Directed by Richard Brooks. Screenplay by Brooks, based on the novel by Sinclair Lewis. Starring Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Shirley Jones, Patti Page, Edward Andrews, Hugh Marlowe, John McIntire, Rex Ingram.
- ATLANTIC CITY (1981) Directed by Louis Malle. Written by John Guare. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Robert Joy, Hollis McLaren, Michel Piccoli, Al Waxman.
- FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953) Directed by Fred Zinnemann. Screenplay by Daniel Taradash, based on the novel by James Jones. Starring Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed, Philip Ober, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Warden.
Jun 21, 2024 · Burt Lancaster (born November 2, 1913, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 20, 1994, Century City, California) was an American film actor who projected a unique combination of physical toughness and emotional sensitivity.
Aug 31, 2020 · Burt Lancaster, one of the greatest actors of his generation, was a volatile, violent man, who was feared and loathed by many top filmmakers. John Huston, who directed him in the 1960 Western,...