Burt Lancaster

Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique, blue eyes, and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). After initially building his career in "tough guy" roles, Lancaster abandoned his all-American image in the late 1950s in favor of more complex and challenging parts, and came to be regarded as one of the best motion picture actors in history.[citation needed]

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 in the 1950s, making movies such as Marty (1955), Trapeze (1956), Sweet Smell of Success (1957), Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), and Separate Tables (1958).

In 1999, the American Film Institute named Lancaster 19th among the greatest male star of classic Hollywood cinema.

Nom de naissance Burton Stephen Lancaster
Surnom Mr Muscles and Teeth
Naissance 2 novembre 1913
New York, États-Unis
Nationalité Drapeau des États-Unis Américain
Décès 20 octobre 1994 (à 80 ans)
Century City, Californie, États-Unis
Profession Acteur, Réalisateur
Films notables Les Tueurs
Tant qu’il y aura des hommes
Vera Cruz
Bronco Apache
Elmer Gantry le charlatan
Règlements de comptes à OK Corral
Le Guépard
Les Professionnels
1900
Atlantic City