In the early 1960s, Lancaster starred in a string of critically successful films, each in very disparate roles. Playing a charismatic biblical con-man in Elmer Gantry in 1960 won him the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actor.

Being exposed to the USO during World War II, Lancaster turned to acting and he is basically self-taught. His first movie turned him into an instant star. His career spanned 43 years from 1946 to 1989. He appeared in 85 movies with genre breakdown as: drama (51); romance (23); westerns (15); comedy (14); action/adv (14) and war (10).

Kirk Douglas starred in seven films across the decades with Burt Lancaster: I Walk Alone (1948), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), The Devil's Disciple (1959), The List of Adrian Messenger (1963), Seven Days in May (1964), Victory at Entebbe (1976) and Tough Guys (1986), which fixed the notion of the pair as something of a team in the public ...

Oct 25, 2024 · Let's take a look back at 20 of Lancaster's greatest films, ranked worst to best. Born in 1913, Lancaster got into acting after performing as an acrobat in the circus. He made his movie debut...

Handsome, athletic, confident, and wildly talented, Burt Lancaster acted in some of the finest films and created many indelible characters over his 45 year film career. Lancaster transitioned from leading man to mature character actor, to senior roles flawlessly and …

His production company, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, produced such films as Paddy Chayefsky's Marty (1955) (Oscar winner 1955) and The Catered Affair (1956). In the 1980s he appeared as a supporting player in a number of movies, such as Local Hero (1983) and Field of Dreams (1989) .

List of all Burt Lancaster movies & TV shows including most successful and worst TV shows & movies.

Aug 16, 2023 · From Sorry, Wrong Number to From Here to Eternity, these 10 Burt Lancaster movies are his best.

Oct 20, 1994 · Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). Later he took roles that went against his initial "tough guy" image.

Dive into the captivating world of Burt Lancaster with our comprehensive roundup of his most iconic movies. From his breakout role in "From Here to Eternity" to his memorable performances in "The Swimmer" and "The Rain People", we take you on a journey through the legendary actor's unforgettable on-screen moments.