Burt Lancaster - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 02, 1913 |
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| Died | October 20, 1994 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Burt Lancaster's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in classic films such as 'From Here to Eternity,' 'Elmer Gantry,' 'The Birdman of Alcatraz,' and 'Atlantic City.' |
Intro
Burt Lancaster was a celebrated American actor and producer, renowned for his versatility and charisma on screen. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he became one of Hollywood's most acclaimed leading men, earning critical and commercial success for his performances in both film noir and dramatic roles.
Early Life & Background
Burt Lancaster was born in New York City on November 2, 1913, to a working-class Irish-American family. He excelled in athletics as a youth and attended DeWitt Clinton High School. Before acting, he worked as a circus acrobat with the Kay Brothers circus, which helped him develop physical prowess and stage presence that later became trademarks of his film performances.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Elmer Gantry' (1960).
- Nominated for the Oscar multiple times, including for 'From Here to Eternity' (1953), 'Birdman of Alcatraz' (1962), and 'Atlantic City' (1980).
- Known for collaborations with directors such as John Frankenheimer and for his willingness to take on challenging and diverse roles.
- Co-founded the production company 'Hecht-Hill-Lancaster,' helping to produce several significant films in the 1950s and 1960s.
Trivia
- Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1981.
- Was a lifelong liberal political activist and took public stances on civil rights and other social issues.
FAQs
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Burt Lancaster was born the 2 November 1913.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 2nd, 1913, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 2nd, 1913 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Flow Gently, Sweet Afton by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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