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Burt Lancaster Biography

Date of Birth:
Nov 2, 1913Birth Place:
New York, New York, USA

Biography

Fame came to Burt Lancaster with his first film role, as the doomed Swede in Universal's "The Killers" (1946), but the former circus acrobat knew better than to leave his career in other hands. After less than two years in Hollywood, Lancaster formed his own production company and took the lead in such popular successes as the Technicolor swashbucklers "The Flame and the Arrow" (1950) and "The Crimson Pirate" (1952) and the noble failure "Sweet Smell of Success" (1959), later called one the greatest films of all time. The athletic, savvy but passionate Lancaster remained a box office draw for 20 years, winning a 1961 Academy Award for playing the corrupt evangelist "Elmer Gantry" (1960), but his power to pull in moviegoers waned with the death of the studio system and his own disinterest in acting the Hollywood hero. Lancaster took chances in such challenging films as "The Swimmer" (1968), "Castle Keep" (1969) and "Ulzana's Raid" (1972) while his best work through the nex

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Burt Lancaster

In essence, while Burt Lancaster brought versatility to all his roles, his Western characters often combined physical prowess with moral complexity, making him stand out in the genre.

Awards and nominations for Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster received many awards and was nominated for many of his roles.

Academy Awards (Oscars):

1961: Won - Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Elmer Gantry"
1954: Nominated - Best Actor in a Leading Role for "From Here to Eternity"
1982: Nominated - Best Actor in a Leading Role for "Atlantic City"

Golden Globe Awards:

1961: Won - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Elmer Gantry"
1982: Nominated - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Atlantic City"
1963: Nominated - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "Birdman of Alcatraz"
1957: Nominated - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "The Rainmaker"
1965: Nominated - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for "The Train"

BAFTA
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Burt Lancaster
American actor (1913–1994)
For the book, see Burt Lancaster: An American Life.
Burt Lancaster
Lancaster in Desert Fury in 1947
Born
Burton Stephen Lancaster

(1913-11-02)November 2, 1913
New York City, U.S.
Died October 20, 1994(1994-10-20) (aged 80)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary
Occupations
Years active 1935–1991
Political party Democratic
Spouses
June Ernst

(m. 1935; div. 1946)
Norma Anderson

(m. 1946; div. 1969)
Susan Martin

(m. 1990)
Children 5; including Bill
Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American actor. 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. He was a four-time nominee for the

Burt Lancaster
Lancaster in Desert Fury in 1947
Born	Burton Stephen Lancaster (1913-11-02)November 2, 1913 New York City, U.S.
Died	October 20, 1994(1994-10-20) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary
Occupations
Years active	1935–1991
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	June Ernst (m. 1935; div. 1946) Norma Anderson (m. 1946; div. 1969) Susan Martin (m. 1990)
Children	5; including Bill