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Burt Lancaster

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Nov 02 1913

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Oct 20 1994

Burt Lancaster is 80 years old

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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2023

Paul Newman: The Restless

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Paul Newman: The Restless as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 2023

Rat Pack

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022

The Untameable Kirk Douglas

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in The Untameable Kirk Douglas as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2017

Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Luchino Visconti: Between Truth and Passion as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 2016

Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in L'ultimo gattopardo - Ritratto di Goffredo Lombardo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2010

Luchino Visconti: Life as in a Novel

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Luchino Visconti: Life as in a Novel as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 2008

Filmmakers vs. Tycoons

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Filmmakers vs. Tycoons as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2005

Ronin: Filming in the Fast Lane

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Ronin: Filming in the Fast Lane as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 2004

Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2004

Luchino Visconti

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Luchino Visconti as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1999

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997

Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach

Burt Lancaster would have been no older than 80 in Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1996

La Classe américaine

Burt Lancaster was 80 in La Classe américaine as 'José (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1993

Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire

Burt Lancaster was 77 in Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1991

Separate But Equal

Burt Lancaster was 77 in Separate But Equal as 'John W. Davis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1991

Movie Tough Guys

Burt Lancaster was 77 in Movie Tough Guys as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs

Burt Lancaster was 76 in Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs as 'Self - Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 1990

Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair

Burt Lancaster was 76 in Voyage of Terror: The Achille Lauro Affair as 'Leon Klinghoffer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 1990

Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South

Burt Lancaster was 75 in Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1989

Field of Dreams

Burt Lancaster was 75 in Field of Dreams as 'Doc "Moonlight" Graham'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1989

The Jeweller's Shop

Burt Lancaster was 75 in The Jeweller's Shop as 'The Jeweller'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989

Rocket Gibraltar

Burt Lancaster was 74 in Rocket Gibraltar as 'Levi Rockwell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988

Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist

Burt Lancaster was 73 in Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist as 'Self - Host, Narrator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1987

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

Burt Lancaster was 73 in Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987

Control

Burt Lancaster was 73 in Control as 'Dr. Herbert Monroe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1987

Barnum

Burt Lancaster was 73 in Barnum as 'PT Barnum'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1986

Fathers and Sons

Burt Lancaster was 73 in Fathers and Sons as 'Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1986

Tough Guys

Burt Lancaster was 72 in Tough Guys as 'Harry Doyle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1986

Mackendrick: The Man Who Walked Away

Burt Lancaster was 72 in Mackendrick: The Man Who Walked Away as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Little Treasure

Burt Lancaster was 71 in Little Treasure as 'Delbert Teschmacher'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1985

Scandal Sheet

Burt Lancaster was 71 in Scandal Sheet as 'Harold Fallen'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985

The Making of a 'Local Hero' (With a Little Help from His Friends)

Burt Lancaster was 70 in The Making of a 'Local Hero' (With a Little Help from His Friends) as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1983

The Osterman Weekend

Burt Lancaster was 69 in The Osterman Weekend as 'Maxwell Danforth'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1983

The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero'

Burt Lancaster was 69 in The South Bank Show: 'Local Hero' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1983

Local Hero

Burt Lancaster was 69 in Local Hero as 'Felix Happer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1983

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Burt Lancaster was 68 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "The Killers") (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982

I Love Liberty

Burt Lancaster was 68 in I Love Liberty as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1982

Night of 100 Stars

Burt Lancaster was 68 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982

Race to Oblivion

Burt Lancaster was 68 in Race to Oblivion as 'Self - Host / Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1982

The Skin

Burt Lancaster was 67 in The Skin as 'Generale Clark'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1981

Cattle Annie and Little Britches

Burt Lancaster was 67 in Cattle Annie and Little Britches as 'Bill Doolin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1981

Atlantic City

Burt Lancaster was 66 in Atlantic City as 'Lou'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1980

Zulu Dawn

Burt Lancaster was 65 in Zulu Dawn as 'Col. Anthony Durnford'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Burt Lancaster was 65 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1979

Go Tell the Spartans

Burt Lancaster was 64 in Go Tell the Spartans as 'Maj. Asa Barker'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1978

The Island of Dr. Moreau

Burt Lancaster was 63 in The Island of Dr. Moreau as 'Dr. Paul Moreau'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1977

Twilight's Last Gleaming

Burt Lancaster was 63 in Twilight's Last Gleaming as 'Gen. Lawrence Dell'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1977

Victory at Entebbe

Burt Lancaster was 63 in Victory at Entebbe as 'Shimon Peres'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976

The Cassandra Crossing

Burt Lancaster was 63 in The Cassandra Crossing as 'Col. Stephen Mackenzie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1976

1900

Burt Lancaster was 62 in 1900 as 'Alfredo Berlinghieri the Elder'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1976

Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson

Burt Lancaster was 62 in Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson as 'The Legend Maker (Ned Buntline)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1976

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

Burt Lancaster was 61 in Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1975

Moses the Lawgiver

Burt Lancaster was 61 in Moses the Lawgiver as 'Moses'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1974

Conversation Piece

Burt Lancaster was 61 in Conversation Piece as 'Professor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974

The Midnight Man

Burt Lancaster was 60 in The Midnight Man as 'Jim Slade'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1974

The Fighters

Burt Lancaster was 60 in The Fighters as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

Executive Action

Burt Lancaster was 60 in Executive Action as 'Farrington'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1973

Scorpio

Burt Lancaster was 59 in Scorpio as 'Cross'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1973

Ulzana's Raid

Burt Lancaster was 58 in Ulzana's Raid as 'McIntosh'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1972

Valdez Is Coming

Burt Lancaster was 57 in Valdez Is Coming as 'Valdez'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1971

Lawman

Burt Lancaster was 57 in Lawman as 'Bannock Marshal Jared Maddox'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971

Fight of the Century

Burt Lancaster was 57 in Fight of the Century as 'Self - Presenter'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1971

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

Burt Lancaster was 57 in Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1971

Airport

Burt Lancaster was 56 in Airport as 'Mel Bakersfeld'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1970

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Burt Lancaster was 56 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1970

Big Game America

Burt Lancaster was 56 in Big Game America as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1969

The Gypsy Moths

Burt Lancaster was 55 in The Gypsy Moths as 'Mike Rettig'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1969

Castle Keep

Burt Lancaster was 55 in Castle Keep as 'Maj. Abraham Falconer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1969

Jenny is a Good Thing

Burt Lancaster was 55 in Jenny is a Good Thing as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

The Sky Divers

Burt Lancaster was 55 in The Sky Divers as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

The Swimmer

Burt Lancaster was 54 in The Swimmer as 'Ned Merrill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1968

The Scalphunters

Burt Lancaster was 54 in The Scalphunters as 'Joe Bass'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1968

The Professionals

Burt Lancaster was 52 in The Professionals as 'Dolworth'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1966

Games in Depth

Burt Lancaster was 52 in Games in Depth as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1966

The Hallelujah Trail

Burt Lancaster was 51 in The Hallelujah Trail as 'Col. Thaddeus P. Gearhart'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965

The Train

Burt Lancaster was 50 in The Train as 'Paul Labiche'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1964

Seven Days in May

Burt Lancaster was 50 in Seven Days in May as 'Gen. James Mattoon Scott'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1964

The List of Adrian Messenger

Burt Lancaster was 49 in The List of Adrian Messenger as 'Protester'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1963

The Leopard

Burt Lancaster was 49 in The Leopard as 'Prince Don Fabrizio Salina'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1963

A Child Is Waiting

Burt Lancaster was 49 in A Child Is Waiting as 'Matthew Clark'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1963

Birdman of Alcatraz

Burt Lancaster was 48 in Birdman of Alcatraz as 'Robert Stroud'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1962

Judgment at Nuremberg

Burt Lancaster was 48 in Judgment at Nuremberg as 'Ernst Janning'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1961

The Young Savages

Burt Lancaster was 47 in The Young Savages as 'Hank Bell'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961

Elmer Gantry

Burt Lancaster was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Elmer Gantry'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1960

The Unforgiven

Burt Lancaster was 46 in The Unforgiven as 'Ben Zachary'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1960

The Devil's Disciple

Burt Lancaster was 45 in The Devil's Disciple as 'Anthony Anderson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1959

Separate Tables

Burt Lancaster was 45 in Separate Tables as 'John Malcolm'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1958

Run Silent, Run Deep

Burt Lancaster was 44 in Run Silent, Run Deep as 'Lt. Jim Bledsoe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1958

Sweet Smell of Success

Burt Lancaster was 43 in Sweet Smell of Success as 'J.J. Hunsecker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1957

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Burt Lancaster was 43 in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral as 'Marshal Wyatt Earp'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957

The Rainmaker

Burt Lancaster was 43 in The Rainmaker as 'Bill Starbuck'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1956

Trapeze

Burt Lancaster was 42 in Trapeze as 'Mike Ribble'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1956

The Rose Tattoo

Burt Lancaster was 42 in The Rose Tattoo as 'Alvaro Mangiacavallo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1955

The Kentuckian

Burt Lancaster was 41 in The Kentuckian as 'Elias Wakefield'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955

Vera Cruz

Burt Lancaster was 41 in Vera Cruz as 'Joe Erin'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1954

Apache

Burt Lancaster was 40 in Apache as 'Massai'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1954

His Majesty O'Keefe

Burt Lancaster was 40 in His Majesty O'Keefe as 'Capt. David Dion O'Keefe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1954

Three Sailors and a Girl

Burt Lancaster was 40 in Three Sailors and a Girl as 'Marine (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

From Here to Eternity

Burt Lancaster was 39 in From Here to Eternity as '1st Sgt. Milton Warden'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1953

South Sea Woman

Burt Lancaster was 39 in South Sea Woman as 'Sgt. James O'Hearn'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1953

Come Back, Little Sheba

Burt Lancaster was 39 in Come Back, Little Sheba as 'Doc Delaney'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952

The Crimson Pirate

Burt Lancaster was 38 in The Crimson Pirate as 'Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1952

Ten Tall Men

Burt Lancaster was 37 in Ten Tall Men as 'Sergeant Mike Kincaid'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1951

Jim Thorpe – All-American

Burt Lancaster was 37 in Jim Thorpe – All-American as 'Jim Thorpe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1951

The Screen Director

Burt Lancaster was 37 in The Screen Director as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1951

Vengeance Valley

Burt Lancaster was 37 in Vengeance Valley as 'Owen Daybright'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1951

Mister 880

Burt Lancaster was 36 in Mister 880 as 'Steve Buchanan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1950

The Flame and the Arrow

Burt Lancaster was 36 in The Flame and the Arrow as 'Dardo Bartoli'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1950

Rope of Sand

Burt Lancaster was 35 in Rope of Sand as 'Michael (Mike) Davis'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1949

Criss Cross

Burt Lancaster was 35 in Criss Cross as 'Steve Thompson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1949

Kiss the Blood Off My Hands

Burt Lancaster was 34 in Kiss the Blood Off My Hands as 'William Earle 'Bill' Saunders'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1948

Sorry, Wrong Number

Burt Lancaster was 34 in Sorry, Wrong Number as 'Henry Stevenson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1948

All My Sons

Burt Lancaster was 34 in All My Sons as 'Chris Keller'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1948

I Walk Alone

Burt Lancaster was 34 in I Walk Alone as 'Frankie Madison'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1947

Variety Girl

Burt Lancaster was 33 in Variety Girl as 'Burt Lancaster'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947

Desert Fury

Burt Lancaster was 33 in Desert Fury as 'Tom Hanson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1947

Brute Force

Burt Lancaster was 33 in Brute Force as 'Joe Collins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1947

The Killers

Burt Lancaster was 32 in The Killers as ''Swede' Andersen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Separate but Equal

Burt Lancaster was 77+ in Separate but Equal as 'John W. Davis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991

Star Life

Burt Lancaster was 76+ in Star Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 1990

The Phantom of the Opera

Burt Lancaster was 76+ in The Phantom of the Opera as 'Gérard Carrière'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 18 1990

I promessi sposi

Burt Lancaster was 76+ in I promessi sposi as 'Cardinal Federigo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1989

On Wings of Eagles

Burt Lancaster was 72+ in On Wings of Eagles as 'Lieutenant Colonel Arthur E. 'Bull' Simons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1986

Marco Polo

Burt Lancaster was 69+ in Marco Polo as 'Teobaldo Visconti'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1982

The Unknown War

Burt Lancaster was 64+ in The Unknown War as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 22 1978

Moses the Lawgiver

Burt Lancaster was 61+ in Moses the Lawgiver as 'Moses'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 21 1975

Système 2

Burt Lancaster was 61+ in Système 2 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Burt Lancaster was 61+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975

The Dick Cavett Show

Burt Lancaster was 54+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Burt Lancaster was 48+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Startime

Burt Lancaster was 45+ in Startime

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Burt Lancaster was 43+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

Reflets de Cannes

Burt Lancaster was 40+ in Reflets de Cannes as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1954

The Oscars

Burt Lancaster was 39+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Lux Video Theatre

Burt Lancaster was 36+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Self - Intermission Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Burt Lancaster was 36+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Burt Lancaster was 34+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Golden Globe Awards

Burt Lancaster was 30+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Winner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944