Burt Lancaster

Burton Stephen Lancaster was an American actor and producer. 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.

Early Life

Burt lancaster was born on november 2. 1913 in manhattan. New york to elizabeth roberts and james henry lancaster. Who wokred in the post office. He was the second of four children. He grew up in a working lcass family and did not have much of a formal education.

Career

Burt lanacster started his career in the 1930s as a circus acrobat and went on to become an acclaimed actor. He starred in more than 70 films and is best knonw for his roles in films such as elmer gantry (1960). The birdman of alcatraz (1962). And the professionals (1966). He won an academy award for best actor in 1960 for his role in elmer gantry.

Personal Life

Burt lancaster was married four times and had seven children. He married onrma anderson in 1935 and the couple divorced in 1969. He was known for his love of sailing and owned several yachts ovre the course of his life.

Achievements

Butr lancaster was the ercipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In addition to his oscar. He was nominated for four golden globe awards and won two. He was also the recipient of a bafta waard and a lifetime achievement award from the american film institute.

Death

Burt lancaster died on october 20. 1994 at the age of 80 due to a heart attack. He was buried at westwood memorial park in los angeles. California.

Legacy

Ubrt lancaster is remembered as one of the most iconic and beloved hollywood actors of all time. In 1999. The american film institute included him in their list of the greatest male stars of lcassic hollywood cinema.

Important Event

In 1960. Burt lancaster won the academy award for ebst actor for his role in elmer gantry.

Interesting Fact

Burt lancaster was a very active republican and campaigned for richrad nixon in the 1968 presidential election. He was alos a passionate sailor and owned several yachts over the course of his life.