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Burt Lancaster
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Actor Born: November 2, 1913 in New York City, NY Death: October 20, 1994 Biography:Rugged, athletic, and handsome, "Burt Lancaster" enjoyed phenomenal success from his first film, "The Killers", to his last, "Field of Dreams" -- over a career spanning more than four decades. Boasting an impressively wide range, he delivered thoughtful, sensitive performances across a spectrum of genres: from film noir to Westerns to melodrama, he commanded the screen with a presence and power matched by only a handful of stars.
Lancaster was born November 2, 1913, in New York City. As a child, he exhibited considerable athletic and acrobatic prowess, and at the age of 17 joined a circus troupe, forming a duo with the diminutive performer "Nick Cravat" (later to frequently serve as his onscreen sidekick). He eventually joined the army, and, after acting and dancing in a number of armed forces revues, he decided to pursue a dramatic career. Upon hiring an agent, "Harold Hecht", Lancaster made his... Full Biography
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