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Burt Lancaster (1913–1994)
Burt Lancaster, one of five children, was born in Manhattan, to Elizabeth (Roberts) and James Henry Lancaster, a postal worker. All of his grandparents were immigrants from Northern Ireland. He was a tough street kid who took an early interest in gymnastics. He joined the circus as an acrobat and worked there until he was injured. It was in the ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 80) in Century City, California, USA |
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Actor (87 credits)
Actor (87 credits)
1990
The Phantom of the Opera
(TV Mini-Series)
Gérard Carrière
Gérard Carrière
- Episode #1.2
(1990)
... Gérard Carrière
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Gérard Carrière
1989
I promessi sposi
(TV Mini-Series)
Cardinal Federigo Borromeo
Cardinal Federigo Borromeo
- Episode #1.3
(1989)
... Cardinal Federigo Borromeo
- Episode #1.2
(1989)
... Cardinal Federigo Borromeo
- Episode #1.1
(1989)
... Cardinal Federigo Borromeo
1986
Väter und Söhne - Eine deutsche Tragödie
(TV Mini-Series)
Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz
Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz
- Der Konzern (1923-1929)
(1986)
... Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz
- Lieb Vaterland... (1911-1916)
(1986)
... Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz
1986
On Wings of Eagles
(TV Mini-Series)
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
- Part II
(1986)
... Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
- Part I
(1986)
... Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons
1982
Marco Polo
(TV Mini-Series)
Teobaldo Visconti - Pope Gregory X
Teobaldo Visconti - Pope Gregory X
- Episode #1.2
(1982)
... Teobaldo Visconti - Pope Gregory X
1982
Verdi
(TV Mini-Series)
Narrator in American version / Narrator
Narrator in American version / Narrator
- Il vecchio mago
(1982)
... Narrator in American version (voice)
- Celeste Aida
(1982)
... Narrator in American version (voice)
- Gli anni difficili
(1982)
... Narrator in American version (voice)
- La Signora Verdi
(1982)
... Narrator in American version (voice)
- Inventare il vero
(1982)
... Narrator in American version (voice)
1974
Moses the Lawgiver
(TV Mini-Series)
Moses
Moses
- Episode #1.6
(1974)
... Moses
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Moses
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Moses
- Episode #1.3
(1974)
... Moses
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Moses
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Producer (14 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (4 credits)
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Director (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (82 credits)
Self (82 credits)
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Archive footage (64 credits)
Archive footage (64 credits)
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(9/9/48) Radio: Appeared in a "Suspense" production of "The Big Shot". See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 7 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 7 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 5 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Hecht Hill and Lancaster | LancasterHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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[on working with Montgomery Clift on From Here to Eternity (1953)] The only time I was ever really afraid as an actor was that first scene with Clift. It was my scene, understand: I was the sergeant, I gave the orders, he was just a private under me. Well, when we started, I couldn't stop my knees from shaking. I thought they might have to stop because my trembling would show. I was afraid he was... See more »Trivia:
Turned down the lead role in Dark City (1950) which went to Charlton Heston as his film debut. See more »Trademark:
His movies often reflected his very liberal political beliefs See more »Nickname:
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