Burt LancasterBurt Lancaster (November 2, 1913 - October 20, 1994) was an American film actor. Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York City, he was one of five children of a postal worker. He grew up in East Harlem and spent much of his time on the streets, where he developed great interest and skill in gymnastics. Later, he worked as a circus acrobat until an injury forced him to give up the profession. Burt Lancaster ©www.meredy.comDuring WWII, Lancaster performed in Army shows. Though initially unenthusiastic about acting, he returned from service, auditioned for a Broadway play and was offered a role. Though the play was not successful, Lancaster's performance drew the attention of a Hollywood agent who had him cast in the 1946 motion picture The Killers. The actor won significant acclaim and appeared in two more films the following year. Subsequently, he played in a variety of movies, but especially in dramas, thrillers, military and adventure films. In two of the adventures, The Flame and the Arrow and The Crimson Pirate, his mate and friend from the circus years, Nick Cravet, played a leading role, and both actors impressed audiences with their acrobatic prowess. In the mid '50s, Lancaster went on challenging himself with varied cinematic roles, and satisfied longtime aspirations by moving into film producing as well. In most of his roles, whether in drama, circus, western or other genres, the self-taught actor was successful; he evolved into a solid and versatile performer and eventually a superstar. His work was recognized in 1960 when he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, a Golden Globe Award, and the New York Film Critics Award for his performance in Elmer Gantry. During the latter part of his career, Lancaster left adventure and acrobatic movies behind and portrayed distinguished characters, earning himself ever greater prestige among directors and audiences alike. This period brought him work on several European productions with directors including Luchino Visconti and Bernardo Bertolucci. Lancaster sought demanding roles and, if he liked a part or a director, was prepared to work for much lower pay than he might have earned elsewhere; he even helped to finance movies in whose artistic value he believed. He produced a number of films himself and also mentored such new directors as Sydney Pollack and John Frankenheimer, thus adding to his numerous acting achievements a pioneering role the development of independent cinema. He also appeared in several TV films. Mr. Lancaster vigorously guarded his private life. He was married three times and had five children. His first spouse, from 1935 to 1946, was June Ernst, from whom he divorced. His second marriage was with Norma Anderson from 1946 to 1969 and also ended in divorce. His third wife was Susan Martin, whom he married in 1991. As Mr. Lancaster aged, heart trouble increasingly hindered him from working as intensely as his passion and determination demanded. He eventually had to undergo open-heart surgery, and a cerebral stroke in 1990 left him in a wheel-chair, partly paralyzed. At home in Los Angeles on October 20, 1994, Burt Lancaster died of a heart attack. He was 80 years old. Lancaster was cremated; his ashes were interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. Academy Awards for Best Actor
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Lancaster was cremated; his ashes were interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. Current Film Projects:. He was 80 years old. Malkovich caused controversy in the United Kingdom in 2002 by announcing at the Cambridge Union Society his desire to shoot (http://www.globalissues.org/Geopolitics/WarOnTerror/Malkovich.asp) to death left-wing journalist Robert Fisk and left-wing politician George Galloway. At home in Los Angeles on October 20, 1994, Burt Lancaster died of a heart attack. Malkovich has been based in France for many years but has recently announced he is ending his residency in that country. He eventually had to undergo open-heart surgery, and a cerebral stroke in 1990 left him in a wheel-chair, partly paralyzed. In 1994, he was nominated for an Oscar in the same category for In the Line of Fire (1993). Lancaster aged, heart trouble increasingly hindered him from working as intensely as his passion and determination demanded. He made his film debut in Places in the Heart (1984) for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. As Mr. He appeared on Broadway with Dustin Hoffman in Death of a Salesman (1984). Malkovich won an Emmy Award for this role when the play became a television movie. His third wife was Susan Martin, whom he married in 1991. He moved to New York City in 1983 and appeared in the play True West. His first spouse, from 1935 to 1946, was June Ernst, from whom he divorced. His second marriage was with Norma Anderson from 1946 to 1969 and also ended in divorce. In 1976, Malkovich became a charter member of Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago. He was married three times and had five children. He attended Eastern Illinois University with an interest in ecology. Lancaster vigorously guarded his private life. By High School, he had transformed himself physically and was a star athlete. Mr. As a youngster, Malkovich was reportedly heavy set. He also appeared in several TV films. John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953 in Christopher, Illinois) is an American actor, producer, and director. He produced a number of films himself and also mentored such new directors as Sydney Pollack and John Frankenheimer, thus adding to his numerous acting achievements a pioneering role the development of independent cinema. John Malkovich (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000518/) at the Internet Movie Database. Lancaster sought demanding roles and, if he liked a part or a director, was prepared to work for much lower pay than he might have earned elsewhere; he even helped to finance movies in whose artistic value he believed. Yahoo! Movies (http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hc&id=1800019625&cf=biog&intl=us). Retrieved Sep.16, 2004. This period brought him work on several European productions with directors including Luchino Visconti and Bernardo Bertolucci. "John Malkovich". During the latter part of his career, Lancaster left adventure and acrobatic movies behind and portrayed distinguished characters, earning himself ever greater prestige among directors and audiences alike. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Humma Kavula. His work was recognized in 1960 when he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, a Golden Globe Award, and the New York Film Critics Award for his performance in Elmer Gantry. Places in the Heart (1984). In most of his roles, whether in drama, circus, western or other genres, the self-taught actor was successful; he evolved into a solid and versatile performer and eventually a superstar. The Killing Fields (1984). In the mid '50s, Lancaster went on challenging himself with varied cinematic roles, and satisfied longtime aspirations by moving into film producing as well. Right (1987). In two of the adventures, The Flame and the Arrow and The Crimson Pirate, his mate and friend from the circus years, Nick Cravet, played a leading role, and both actors impressed audiences with their acrobatic prowess. Making Mr. Subsequently, he played in a variety of movies, but especially in dramas, thrillers, military and adventure films. Dangerous Liaisons (1988). The actor won significant acclaim and appeared in two more films the following year. The Sheltering Sky (1990). Though the play was not successful, Lancaster's performance drew the attention of a Hollywood agent who had him cast in the 1946 motion picture The Killers. In the Line of Fire (1993). Though initially unenthusiastic about acting, he returned from service, auditioned for a Broadway play and was offered a role. Mary Reilly (1996). During WWII, Lancaster performed in Army shows. Con Air (1997). Later, he worked as a circus acrobat until an injury forced him to give up the profession. Rounders (1998). He grew up in East Harlem and spent much of his time on the streets, where he developed great interest and skill in gymnastics. Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York City, he was one of five children of a postal worker. Being John Malkovich (1999). Burt Lancaster (November 2, 1913 - October 20, 1994) was an American film actor. Les Misérables (miniseries) (2000). The Killers (1946). Shadow of the Vampire (2000). Brute Force (1947). Ripley's Game (2002). Desert Fury (1947). Johnny English (2003). I Walk Alone (1948). All My Sons (1948). Sorry, Wrong Number (1948). Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948). Criss Cross (1949). Rope of Sand (1949). The Flame and the Arrow (1950). Mister 880 (1950). Vengeance Valley (1951). Jim Thorpe - All-American (1951). Ten Tall Men (1951). The Crimson Pirate (1952). Come Back, Little Sheba (1952). South Sea Woman (1953). From Here to Eternity (1953). His Majesty O'Keefe (1954). Apache (1954). Vera Cruz (1954). The Kentuckian (1955). The Rose Tattoo (1955). Trapeze (1956). The Rainmaker (1956). Corral (1957). Gunfight at the O.K. Sweet Smell of Success (1957). Run Silent, Run Deep (1958). Separate Tables (1958). The Devil's Disciple (1959). The Unforgiven (1960). Elmer Gantry (1960). The Young Savages (1961). Judgment at Nuremberg (1961). Birdman of Alcatraz (1962). A Child Is Waiting (1963). The Leopard (1963). The List of Adrian Messenger (1963). Seven Days in May (1964). The Train (1964). The Hallelujah Trail (1965). The Professionals (1966). The Scalphunters (1968). The Swimmer (1968). Water Polo (1968). U.S. Castle Keep (1969). The Gypsy Moths (1969). Airport (1970). Lawman (1971). Valdez Is Coming (1971). Ulzana's Raid (1972). Scorpio (1973). Executive Action (1973). The Midnight Man (1974). Gruppo di famiglia in un interno (1974). Buffalo Bill and the Indians (1976). 1900 (1976). The Cassandra Crossing (1976). Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977). Moreau (1977). The Island of Dr. Go Tell the Spartans (1978). Zulu Dawn (1979). Atlantic City (movie) (1980). Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981). The Skin (1981). Local Hero (1983). The Osterman Weekend (1983). Little Treasure (1985). Tough Guys (1986). Il giorno prima (1987). Rocket Gibraltar (1988). The Jeweller's Shop (1988). Field of Dreams (1989). La classe américaine (1993). 1981: Atlantic City - Nomination. 1962: Birdman of Alcatraz - Nomination. 1960: Elmer Gantry - Winner. 1953: From Here to Eternity - Nomination. |