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Being exposed to the USO during World War II, Lancaster turned to acting and he is basically self-taught. His first movie turned him into an instant star. His career spanned 43 years from 1946 to 1989. He appeared in 85 movies with genre breakdown as: drama (51); romance (23); westerns (15); comedy (14); action/adv (14) and war (10).
His production company, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, produced such films as Paddy Chayefsky 's Marty (1955) (Oscar winner 1955) and The Catered Affair (1956). In the 1980s he appeared as a supporting player in a number of movies, such as Local Hero (1983) and Field of Dreams (1989).
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Handsome, athletic, confident, and wildly talented, Burt Lancaster acted in some of the finest films and created many indelible characters over his 45 year film career. Lancaster transitioned from leading man to mature character actor, to senior roles flawlessly and always with excellence and style.
- 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.
Mar 25, 2024 · All 107 Burt Lancaster Movies (in Order) Dive into the captivating world of Burt Lancaster with our comprehensive roundup of his most iconic movies. From his breakout role in “From Here to Eternity” to his memorable performances in “The Swimmer” and “The Rain People”, we take you on a journey through the legendary actor’s ...
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.
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