Burt Lancaster

American actor (1913–1994)

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Lived 1913–1994, aged 81United States

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United States rank#106
Actors rank#249
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76 languages
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Rank in United States
#106
Actors
Era
1913–1994
Aged 81

Summary

Updated 2026-05-29

Burt Lancaster spent 45 years playing tough guys with soft centers before pivoting to meatier roles. Four-time Oscar nominee and AFI's #19 greatest male star—proof that versatility beats typecasting.

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Burton Stephen Lancaster was an American actor. Initially known for playing tough characters with tender hearts, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series. Lancaster was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and he also won two BAFTA Awards, one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor, one Silver Bear, one Volpi Cup and two David di Donatello awards. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.

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