Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancasterwas an American film actor. Initially known for playing "tough guys", Lancaster went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles, He was nominated four times for Academy Awards and won once for his work in Elmer Gantry in 1960. He also won a Golden Globe for that performance and BAFTA Awards for The Birdman of Alcatrazand Atlantic City. His production company, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, was the most successful and innovative star-driven independent production company in Hollywood...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth2 November 1913
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I wasn't really portraying a columnist, but a heel. Otherwise I'd have spent time in newspaper offices, studying the characterization. No, I just played a heel who happened to be a columnist.
My former wife is a truly wonderful person.
They were fun days, and we set the town on fire with every movie we did.
Mother beat the hell out of us. She'd have wild outbursts.
As long as you are curious, you defeat age.
I always try to improve, to find new ways of expressing myself, to keep looking for truth and originality.
I admire honesty and straightforwardness combined with true femininity.
I hate looking backward, but every once in a while it sneaks up on you.
I've always wanted to get an education, and tonight's as good a time as any
Can anything be more Un-American than the Un-American committee?
Sometimes I only succeed in beating myself to death
You have to fight against being an antique