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- From Here to Eternity1953
- Starman1984
- Local Hero1983
- The Swimmer1968
- The Leopard1963
- The Professionals1966
- Elmer Gantry1960
- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral1957
- The Killers1946
- Zulu Dawn1979
- Sweet Smell of Success1957
- Sorry, Wrong Number1948
- Run Silent, Run Deep1958
- Tough Guys1986
- The Rainmaker1956
- Buffalo Bill and the Indians1976
- The Gypsy Moths1969
- Go Tell the Spartans1978
In the early 1960s, Lancaster starred in a string of critically successful films, each in very disparate roles. Playing a charismatic biblical con-man in Elmer Gantry in 1960 won him the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actor.
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).
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.
Jun 13, 2024 · More than 1,300 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Burt Lancaster movies. With over 70 years of film credits, Burt Lancaster is one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of all time.
Sort by List order. 1. The Killers. 1946 1h 43m Approved. 7.7 (24K) Rate. Hit men kill an unresisting victim, and investigator Reardon uncovers his past involvement with beautiful, deadly Kitty Collins. Director Robert Siodmak Stars Burt Lancaster Ava Gardner Edmond O'Brien. 2.
Oct 20, 1994 · 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.
Date of Birth: Nov 2, 1913 Birth Place: New York, New York, USA. Filmography. SEE ALL OFFERS. Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango.