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Walter Thomas Huston (/ ˈ h juː s t ən / ⓘ HEW-stən; April 5, 1883 – April 7, 1950) was a Canadian actor and singer. Huston won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, directed by his son John Huston.
Walter Huston. Actor: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. For many years Walter Huston had two passions: his career as an engineer and his vocation for the stage. In 1909 he dedicated himself to the theatre, and made his debut on Broadway in 1924.
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- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Walter Huston, a versatile actor who starred in stage, film and radio. He won an Oscar for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and played Abraham Lincoln, Dodsworth and Othello.
- April 5, 1883
- April 7, 1950
Apr 3, 2024 · Walter Huston was a noted Canadian-born American character actor whose career in theatre and films ranged from musical comedy to high drama. Originally trained as an engineer, Huston first appeared on the stage in Toronto (1902) and made his New York City debut three years later.
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Walter Huston was a Canadian-born American actor who starred in stage and screen. He won an Oscar for his role in 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' and was the father of director John Huston.
Apr 6, 2016 · Walter Huston, 66, one of the modern theater’s greatest actors, died yesterday in his suite in the Beverly Hills Hotel. He was the victim of a heart attack, his physician, Dr. Verne Mason,...
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Biography. Walter Thomas Huston (April 5, 1883 – April 7, 1950) was a Canadian actor and singer. Huston won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), directed by his son John Huston. He is the patriarch of the four generations of the Huston acting family, including his son John ...
