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Burt Lancaster

American actor (1913–1994)

Burt Lancaster was an American actor who performed as a circus acrobat in the 1930s before a 45-year career in films and television. He was a four-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actor, winning once, and also won two BAFTA Awards. The Killers (1946), opposite Ava Gardner, launched his career, and From Here to Eternity (1953) earned him a nomination.

Burt Lancaster appears in 34 films in The Rerun, from 1946 to 1989. Most of that work is in drama, thriller and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Whit Bissell (5), Ava Gardner (3), Robert J. Wilke (3), John Frankenheimer (3), Kirk Douglas (3).

Known for

  • The Killers (1946). Film noir with Ava Gardner that was a critical success and launched both their careers.
  • From Here to Eternity (1953). Military drama that won eight Academy Awards and earned him a Best Actor nomination.
  • Trapeze (1956). He used his acrobatic skills here and won the Silver Bear for Best Actor.
  • Sweet Smell of Success (1957). A dark drama from his production company years, now considered a classic.
  • Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). Western starring Lancaster alongside his frequent co-star Kirk Douglas.

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Burt Lancaster been in?
Burt Lancaster appears in Field of Dreams (1989), Local Hero (1983), Atlantic City (1980), The Cassandra Crossing (1976), 1900 (1976), Airport (1970), The Professionals (1966), The Hallelujah Trail (1965), Seven Days in May (1964), The Train (1964), The Leopard (1963) and Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) on The Remote.
When was Burt Lancaster born?
Burt Lancaster was born on 2 November 1913.

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