Burt Lancaster: Daring To Reach | The Hollywood Collection

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Burt Lancaster went from street-wise tough to art-collector liberal-activist, from circus-acrobat hunk to Academy Award winner.
Born November 2, 1913, Burton Stephen Lancaster, later “Burt Lancaster” was one of five children of a New York City postal worker. Burt recalled family life as warm and mutually supportive.
At the Union Settlement House, he and boyhood friend Nick Cravat formed an acrobatic team. By eighteen, Burt was 6’2″ and blessed with the athletic physique and dynamic good looks that helped make him famous. A basketball scholarship was not enough to keep him in NYU beyond his sophomore year.
That’s when he and the 5’2″ Cravat joined a circus, earning $3 weekly between them. A stint in the Army introduced Burt to acting and led him to Hollywood where his first release, The Killers (1946), propelled him to stardom at age 32. He took control of his own career and seldom faltered. He was married three times and had five children.
Upon his death in 1994, four-time Academy Award-nominated Burt Lancaster was acknowledged as one of the greatest stars in the Hollywood firmament. Lancaster’s films include Westerns, Costume Epics and serious Contemporary Dramas. There were the swashbucklers like The Crimson Pirate (1952), and also more risky roles, like the aging alcoholic in Come Back Little Sheba (1952).

[@jimtruscott5670]

I see Burt Lancaster as perhaps the greatest movie actor before Brando. He was a great natural talent who also worked hard at his parts. He played many diverse roles persuasively, seeming to be so in the character that he was the character. He played some roles with an almost scary intensity. He had amazing good looks which appealed to most women . He was loaded with masculine charisma. He was the total package.

[@128789842]

Burt Lancaster had a unique charisma in Hollywood.

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

His old moves were golden!

[@derekspace]

Speaking now as a 52 old dude, I remember watching Run Silent Run Deep (I was about 24) and instantly knew a lot of those old 30s to 60s actors had the stuff. I love my Bruce Willis, Eastwood, Stathum, J. Chan, A. Hopkins, Arnold, etc. but every decade/generation had good stuff. As then and now, just like music, you got wade thru the junk to find the gems. Lancaster was a gem. Hats off to the Burt. Thank you bro.

[@GeneralTsaoKitty]

Unafraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. A magnificent actor.

[@zuzellogan5613]

Burt Lancaster was an icon in Hollywood. He had the looks and the brain to perform in movies. He was a brilliant actor who could play any role, and was a very handsome, macho, masculine man with a beautiful smile. God bless his soul always because men like Burt, it is hard to find. They don’t make them anymore which is sad, and Burt Lancaster was unique, talented, charismatic, versatile actor who is irreplaceable. Love the video, it is awesome 👏. Thank you for sharing it.

[@doreekaplan2589]

Yeah he was great...........gone now...........for me, alive today is Giancarlo Gianinni who also has a sense of humor

[@redwandennaoui4508]

One of my favourite actors of all time…

[@johnreidy2804]

@@redwandennaoui4508 He overacted in many films. If you want to talk Burt, Reynalds was better

[@redwandennaoui4508]

@@johnreidy2804 I do enjoy Burt’s movies…

[@johnreidy2804]

@@redwandennaoui4508 Yes! Burt Reynalds was highly underrated as an actor.

[@joeysanguine3596]

Burt Lancaster was my favorite actor coming up through the ranks. His grace, skill and intelligence ascended him to stardom with honor❤😊

[@DukeOfData]

To me, what makes Lancaster one of the greatest actors is the combination of masculine prowess with sincere gentleness, all done with a twinkle in the eye.

[@rossfulton8856]

DukeOfData birdman being a prime example.

[@marieclairelarregain7930]

Études

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

OLD HOLLYWOOD SUCKED

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

@@rossfulton8856 I'M 900 POUNDS AND NEED A DATE

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

@@marieclairelarregain7930 WHERE'S THE CAGNEYS THE GEORGE RAFTS POST WAR HOLLYWOOD SUCKED

[@sandrabbitlane]

The guy was 32 when he got into movies, but he had already become a circus acrobat and gone to war. Not a typical film acting bio.

[@ThomasSellers]

One of my favorite actors ever. Burt Lancaster not only pushed the envelope in every film project he did, he even licked the stamps before sending the envelope COD! He's hardcore like that, and became better and better as an actor and a person, challenging himself and his audience so that we can be better too in our own lives. He could do a tough guy action film like Scorpio, then do an episode on Sesame Street on the side, because he believed in children even while doing grownup stuff. He was one of a kind. And despite this being the year 2020, his kind is still out there. There is a little bit of old buddy Burt...in all of us, if we dig deep inside. RIP to a legend, and one of the most decent men ever to push the envelope of what's creatively possible.

[@mariaevans5793]

Wonderful words !!!!!!!😊🇬🇧

[@josephdegennaro6819]

Much better than I could write. I dont know what it is about him. His sincerity just shows thru. I have favorites, he is one. Top ten ever. In my opinion.

[@emmalancaster2013]

I liked that he was so devoted to civil rights!

[@vincenthewlett4329]

i dont think i have ever ever heard a bad word about him or from him, a true honest hollywood legend....

[@ernesthendrickson7379]

Incredible man, gentleman, actor, humanitarian. Very much missed. They don’t make them anymore like him. The world misses him.

[@joeysanguine3596]

Burt was a schooled actor who worked hard training to be an actor with expended energy❤😊

[@Sean-ws9je]

Burt Lancaster Was One Of The Very Best❤❤❤

[@iowabettyg]

Burt was such an exceptional, handsome, charasmatic, serious, sensitive, romantic, lead actor. What a voice and mannerisms. My favorite films are: FIELD OF DREAMS, BIRMAN OF ALCATRZ, HERE TO ETERNITY, TRAPEZE...boy could he move in the air!! Just way to many to list. Burt really miss you; you had a special gift, and you worked well with Tony Curtis. Betty Gordon, Iowa fan forever ...

[@moss8448]

What struck me was when he passed away there was very little fanfare in the papers and in magazines....a shame. He was truly a one of a kind, kind of guy.

[@PhilipCBooth]

I read he did not want a public service that's probably why it was low key he wanted it that way.

[@jamesmooney8933]

But Lancaster did not conform, although he was a liberal like the rest of Hollywood.

[@lindamattioli7943]

I think he wanted that

[@joeysanguine3596]

I hear you❤😊

[@CarolanIvey]

Many years ago he was a guest on the Phil Donahue show. For an hour he stood on a stage in the center of the audience, and held them spellbound just with his presence, just talking about his life and career. I will never forget it.

[@ebriggs3498]

I remember that show; so very interesting!

[@bernierees3084]

His presence was formidable so softly spoken always love the way he spoke.

[@6lr6ak6]

He sure had magnetism, great man and actor.

[@mariaevans5793]

I wish I had seen him live !!!!!!!😊🇬🇧

[@hmax1591]

Incredibly talented and versatile actor. The Golden Age of Hollywood. No one can bring back the quality and caliber of actors and films.

[@judithsochor9755]

H Max

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

KIRK RUSSELL DID A BETTER EARP

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

@@judithsochor9755 RICHARD DAWSON WAS GREATEST STAR BAR NONE

[@vickiebunch5703]

He was one of the best in ever! I loved him in field of dreams.

[@jonisafreak3]

Montgomery Clift didnt like him. You can tell Lancaster tries to steal the spotlight in from here to eternity but the reality was no one was gonna outshine Clift on that picture.

[@hulasenorita]

my favorite actor. I fell in love with his acting talent after seeing his movie The Birdman of Alcatraz, then Sweet Smell of Success, The Killers.... Wow, what a great legend!

[@kareneberts9765]

I was born in 1949, the first picture I remember seeing Burt in was the Crimson Pirate , I thought he was the perfect man, I wish I could have met him. He was amazing, the perfect man-hero, I was heart broken when he passed away. I hope he was happy, I loved him.

[@emmalancaster2013]

You have great taste!

[@barrygioportmorien1]

My all time favourite Actor. Not only could he play any type of part, but he made some of the best Westerns, of any actor, including John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He had a captivating screen presence, that draws you in.

[@michaelpower4372]

Don't agree. John Wayne be allways be the best western actor. Burt lancaster was good in the lawman and gun fight at the OK Coral.

[@johnreidy2804]

@@michaelpower4372 he was good when he wasn't over acting

[@gregorygermann5975]

Valdez is coming.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

One of my favourites.@@gregorygermann5975

[@richardsnodgrass8647]

No one laughs like Burt. Nobody!!! :-)

[@ricky5884]

There will never be any tough guys like Burt ever. The present-day actors are sissies in the presence of such a powerful actor. He did tough guy roles and he was one in his real life too. I grew up watching him and admiring him as a tough guy. I wanted to be one like him. He did most of his stunts on the screen.

[@Broonzied]

I used to love watching Burt's movies as a kid. He always exuded a quiet strength, a strength that came from a good place. He made you feel that with people like him in the world that things would always turn out right. If ever you got in a tight spot then Burt is the guy you would want with you, and if he wasn't there, then you could always try to do what you thought he might do. I wanted to be a man like Burt and I can't pay him a bigger compliment than that.

[@6lr6ak6]

Great comment.

[@kazkazzie3906]

So true.

[@davidmedeiros2856]

Same here. I think he and people from that generation ( my grandparents) were just so resilient and TOUGH! Mentally and physically. They grew up hard with very little but were always positive. And the the things they lived thru and still kept going is what inspires me!

[@rickymc9050]

What a smile! What charisma !! What great performances!!! Definitely a icon loveable character who we can watch time and again on film. RIP Burt. Thanks for being in our lives.

[@Sean-ws9je]

He Mr. Sir. Burt Lancaster Was Truly Loved By All❤❤❤

[@mauricedrew3150]

An amazing human. I was surprised to learn he didn't become a star until he was 32!

[@marthawoodworth]

"The Leopard" is one of the greatest films of all time. Some of Burt's best roles are his film noir series. "The Swimmer" is one of my favorites, because it was such a fun short story by John Cheever, one of my favorite writers. No one expected it, but Burt pulled it off, to high acclaim, and it's still a classic a lot of people refer to. He's definitely one of my favorite actors. Every film described here, I've seen, and a lot thanks to KZbin and Amazon Prime. When I lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there was a fantastic little theater - Plan B - that had a summer film noir series, and that's when I saw more of Burt - playing intriguing characters shrouded in mystery. He tackled every genre, from the ridiculous to the sublime. PS. This "Collection" series is a blast. Can't thank you enough for your contribution to our lives.

[@wandajeffrey]

One of my hardest crushes as a kid. Birdman of Alcatraz and From Here to Eternity are his signature movies.

[@csaracho2009]

Do not forget “Elmer Gantry”!

[@joeysanguine3596]

Yes indeed❤😊

[@barbaravire3272]

Burt Lancasters was one the best actors that ever grace a movie period!!!!!!!The Best!!

[@geraldorivera2677]

Burt Lancaster was great in every movie he ever did.. Great talent.

[@everettehodge8888]

Geraldo Riverbank

[@mariestewart4841]

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[@richardgonzales490]

@Marisela Cantu M

[@Fedora5957]

Vera Cruz, The Professionals, From Here To Eternity, and the Crimson Pirate-- shear Magic. Some of the best movies ever made all because of Burt, Oh, also THE TRAIN!

[@kathypeaseleers1837]

I loved Birdman of Alcatraz also xx

[@lindahh798]

I fell in love with Burton all over watching this presentation of his life. What a man!!!!!

[@HartmutJagerArt]

Like his friend Toni Curtis, Burt Lancaster could play any character with a great force and energy of power as well as with kindness and gentleness. He was that rare combination of being a true Star as well as a Top Actor.

[@allantidswell4263]

Hartmut Jager .

[@reneemallicone6839]

He was a Beautiful Man with a Beautiful Mind. He's what's missing from the last 50 years. A real man. They're not made like that anymore.

[@normansmithers7631]

apparently he did not get along with the beautiful jean peters when filming 'apache' but the director didn't mind the tension between the two as it brought out the best in them. hard to imagine anyone disliking jean peters, although she might have been dating millionaire howard hughes around that time, but i'm not sure about that.

[@jtooley6554]

O baby

[@domingofernandez789]

Lancaster was one of a kind that only comes to the world one in a century. I think that he was grossly underrated in an era when the Clark Gables, the John Waynes of the world received almost all the accolades. God bless him wherever he is.

[@bettyling8481]

I've watched his movies all my life and I have to agree with you, he was so awesome.. One of the best if not the best, Recently I heard that he was a atheist and it broke my heart..

[@ladyhawkke7002]

Betty Ling He know better now

[@brianoreilly239]

@@bettyling8481 Being an atheist is a sign of intelligence, it meant he didn't believe in the most unlikely and preposterous fairy tales.

[@nissademir9607]

@@brianoreilly239 👏

[@Timberwolf1992]

Even the most hardliner of American supremacists never considered John Wayne to be a superior artist, and nowhere in comparison to Burt Lancaster atleast. The guy was a star right from his debut in THE KILLERS, earned accolades from the Academy, the Berlin Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, founded America's most successful independent star driven production company(with Harold Hetch & Hill), overshadowed Katherine Hepburn in THE RAINMAKER and held his ground against his own idol Spencer Tracy in JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG, all within the first 20 years of his career. Unfortunately, his liberal beliefs at the height of the Cold War cost him deserved Oscar nominations in TRAPEZE, SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS and even VERA CRUZ(alongside his other idol Gary Cooper). But Lancaster was everything any cinematic legend would've desired and envied.

[@steve264264]

I spent 3 days with Burt Lancaster in New York City in 1986, The stories he told me about his romance with Anita Ekberg in Italy 1953 was amazing and about his role in the movie 1900

[@Tiberius291]

Huge fan of Burt Lancaster, I could watch him in almost anything, loved his acting style, Burt Lancaster and Sidney Poitier my two favorite actors from that era.

[@depyk7989]

What a man!!!A genuine man!!!

[@carolynkingsley4421]

My fave Lancaster film is From Here to Eternity. I have it in my collection. A handsome and talented man. I liked the way Burt walked. He had the grace of a professional dancer, probably acquired from his high wire act with the circus, where perfect balance was all important.

[@zerstreutful]

Burt Lancaster was my childhood hero. Absolutely!

[@chuckabutty888]

This is the best documentary about actors that I have ever seen. What a man.

[@irmalauradiamantini]

Strange that no one has commented one of Burt Lancaster's best performances - that of a Sicilian prince in Luchino Visconti's "The Leopard" which won him top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. He was definitely one of the most brilliant, versatile actors of the Golden Age of Cinema!

[@bernardinocerqueira2791]

Estou lendo e vendo tradução era tudo isto é mais um ícone não perdia seus filmes na globo corujas da madrugada via todos artistas desta epoca

[@jrhamp]

One of the best films of Burt Lancaster was The Train...so well done! These actors of Lancaster's times will not be forgotten compared to today's screen headliners..they were simply the best!

[@nataliedelagrandiere4022]

You are right. And I don't go to the movies anymore.

[@dianejens7054]

The Train - You are so right jrhamp

[@emmalancaster2013]

I liked that one a lot. Also, “Criss Cross.” We had a videotape of some silly movie he made called, “His Majesty the King,” I think. My sister and I would rewatch certain scenes over & over, because he was so beautiful in them.

[@PhilipCBooth]

I love the train a great film

[@m0nkey13]

I still remember the way he ran in that movie, like no one else, arms pumping, like a locomotive.

[@jodyhunter9044]

always has been, and always will be my first and foremost favorite actor. Omg, what a man.

[@fluffgirl1000]

We are very fortunate that there is such people as Burt Lancaster to entertain us for a few dollars you forget your trouble ...

[@michaelgarrard1728]

A truely great actor and man

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

One of the best movie actors who ever lived! An outstanding persona. RIP Burt. They broke the mold when you were born.

[@magnesagfjra9965]

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[@eggbertinkabod1121]

BILLY BARTY WAS THE MAN

[@kailani1971]

His movie, "The Train" I have taped and watched a dozen times. Great story, terrific acting, including no stunt men for Lancaster!

[@nellafontanot2317]

EGGBERT INKABOD film saionara

[@robertcanada9495]

@@kailani1971guy 7

[@roberternst9276]

If he was in a movie I would watch it !

[@ryemc915]

Wow 94. How time flys and we all to will pass....

[@barbaravecerina4003]

Handsome, athletic, intense, articulate, masculine. The greatest actor of all time.

[@eggbertinkabod1121]

BILLY BARTY WAS THE GREATEST ACTOR AND ATHLETE OF ALL TIME

[@ThePlutarch44]

Not really the "greatest actor of all time" surely. But one of the movies' greatest stars, even if he didn't ever quite manage to rid himself of his "Noo Yawk"accent. I think what I most like about this man is intensity and his masculinity (in the best sense of that term). He was a real "Amurrican hee-ro" -- stalwart, daring and charismatic. His films are always worth watching (no matter how often, because you know you going to get a great performance by the one of the greatest of the great movie stars.

[@indrekkpringi]

Barbara Vecerina The SIN of pretending to be someone you're not is one of the worst, soul destroying, corruptions there is. For ANYONE to want to pretend to be someone they are not is evidence of EVIL

[@NickSerritella]

At the same time there was a caring sensitivity about him. What every man should aspire to be

[@onlythewise1]

if you know he wasn't the best actor ever then you would have to know who was or was better than him .@@ThePlutarch44

[@MiracleBaby1987]

He always was gentle and mostly kind.

[@pascualhernandez4949]

ONE OF MY ALL TIME SUPER MOVIE STAR IN ANY ROLE BURT LANCASTER

[@helensmith9173]

A legend of the big screen, and a real mans man. I have loved his movies for 30 odd years, and this documentary sums him up to a tee. He dared to reach, dared to stretch himself, and never concerned himself as to what it may do to his popularity. God bless Burt Lancaster

[@Bamboule05]

Haha. You know he was sn atheist

[@emmalancaster2013]

@@Bamboule05 so what? I’m an agnostic myself.

[@mysticgold1947]

An original artist so talented so intelligent so honest!!! When I was little girl I love his MOVIES ..I sensed he was so handsome and so good in acting...A very creative actor. so full of Energy and inner beauty!! I love him...He was ahead of his time ,he born with a natural HISTRIONIC power!! Great great!!!. He also was a generous actor he gives himself in each character and he was always polishing his acting skills..!!!..Thank you for this biography!!!

[@andrewaway]

I worked at a gallery in the 80’s. The director of the gallery told me that she was standing in line to see The King Tut exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario and standing next to her was Burt Lancaster. She was blown away by him. She said he had more wow than anyone she had ever met. Handsome, smart, articulate. She said he was the sexiest man she had ever met.

[@r.maj.7065]

"She said he was the sexiest man she had ever met." Ahahaha - sure. He was a big movie star - that is all. I still laughing always. Otherwise Burt Lancester has many good movies and he was a great actor - and he was handsome too in his young ages.

[@jimtruscott5670]

@@r.maj.7065 Yeah, he was nothing but a big movie star.

[@plasticweapon]

@@r.maj.7065 lonely toad man who compensates by being skeptical about everything.

[@emmalancaster2013]

Damn. I am jealous. I always thought he was incredibly hot.

[@Patienthost]

​@@r.maj.7065 Why can't he be the sexiest man "she" ever met? We never met him. Plus if you're not a straight woman you wouldn't feel the same way.

[@barbaravire3272]

When I was growing up he was my favorite actor back then !! so handsome!

[@user-uh8qd6eo5l]

So unique,bright human being, and grate actor.

[@soniag295]

Burt Lancaster!! You were definitely a force to be reckoned with..love your movie's...one of the best actor's of all times..

[@tomdream1452]

Burt was the one who does the job done .all his film was great.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

My favourite actor of all time. Burt had such a presence on screen, and along with all of the other great movies he made, he made some of the best Westerns ever in his later career, that he doesn't get the credit he deserves for how good they were..... Ulzana's Raid" "Lawman" "Valdez Is Coming" all made in 1971 and "The Scalp Hunters" in 1968.....And the Professionals was also a fantastic movie of Burt's, with an exceptional cast. I loved "Vera Cruz" and of course "Gunfight at the OK Corral".

[@biakabutooka]

barrygioportmorien1 Don't forget APACHE and THE UNFORGIVEN.

[@biakabutooka]

barrygioportmorien1 And THE RAINMAKER.

[@skyweimar]

Perhaps the most impressive guy I ever met, even in just a brief introduction. Not even Paul Newman or Frank Sinatra had such a powerful presence.

[@waynej2608]

Speaking of Newman, I really liked Buffalo Bill and the Indians, also with Burt Lancaster. I realize the film didn't light up the sky, but it's so worth a viewing. It has been reassessed, over the years and has garnered much deserved appreciation. Not that, that matters, since I enjoy it regardless. It was directed by my favorite director, Robert Altman, and has two of my favorite actors, Paul and Burt. Also with Harvey Keitel, Geraldine Chaplin, Joel Gray... the western myth making of Buffalo Bill gets turned on it's ear, as only Altman can do. Not as great as McCabe and Mrs. Miller, but damned credible.

[@gulammuhammad4106]

When u Burt in a movie, u know damn sure u gonna see one heck of movie.he had everything everything he was God gift to the movie Screen period.

[@vincentcamilleri1294]

He has been my favourite fil star since my early boyhood.

[@madhatter2465]

We don`t find actors like Burt Lancaster anymore

[@Celluloidwatcher]

Burt Lancaster was a giant amongst Hollywood actors. He formed his production company and rejected the studio system. He will always be one of my all-time favorites.

[@davegreene8588]

Celluloidwatcher - as william holden once said, lancaster or clift should've gotten the 'oscars' for 'from here to eternity' (as opposed to ensure, it could be inferred).

[@davegreene8588]

typo: 'ensure'. i meant 'sinatra'.

[@Celluloidwatcher]

There were quite a few actors who should have gotten Oscars in From Here to Eternity, but Frank Sinatra's Oscar for Best Supporting Actor gave his singing career a rebirth, of sorts. Anyway, I agree that either Lancaster or Montgomery Clift could have gotten that gold statue, for sure. Of course, Donna Reed, as Alma, the prostitute, won for Best Supporting Actress. Deborah Kerr's officer's wife was a bit impressive, including that memorable beach side kiss with Lancaster. It was, probably, her sexiest role ever in her career.

[@orchardist6559]

"Sweet Smell Of Success" -"Elmer Gantry". Just 2 fabulous performances. 100% Recommended.

[@colinglen4505]

I hunted this documentary down after watching 'the kentuckian' and finally realizing how exceptional he was.

[@immaterialimmaterial5195]

Love all of his films. So talented and versatile and intelligent.

[@sunestjern3749]

Burt Lancaster was simply the best !!!..

[@brucegoldman7984]

The greatest of all time. Period.

[@DutchVanHelsing]

Man ! He tore me up in Field of dreams

[@ErikTobiason]

Burt Landcaster was exceptional in the classic European circus movie "'Trapeze" with both Tony Curtis and my favorite Signora Gina Lollobrigida. In hard to duplicate scenes, Burt and Gina performed many of their own stunts on the trapeze and made the movie a classic gem. Gina is still alive and .. and doing well by all accounts... and will be 92 years old next July 4th.

[@williamdmason9375]

Definitely one of my the greatest actors of my time and wouldn't change Burton Lancaster Anyway shape or form.The Man was an Enigma and won't see his Meteoric Rise Ever again A True Star in Every Sense That implies to the Star figuratively,palpability and Of Course He takes Up the Whole Screen.... And any dislikes are indeed.....No Brainers...Vacuous People....Where a Hoover is there only friend!. Thankyou THCollection Fae Beautiful Bonnie Caledonia

[@markmeade478]

same here, one of the greatest, total class, great films......

[@1171]

My favorite person as an actor he was beautiful

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Thank you. I really enjoyed that. Burt Lancaster was a superb actor and I enjoyed watching all his movies. Unfortunately there are no longer actors of his quality around these days.

[@EnosEverything]

Rubbish... There are still great actors around today.. MICHAEL CAINE... BEN KINGSLEY.. TOM COURTENAY.. IAN McKELLEN... ROBERT DE NIRO... ROBERT REDFORD... TOM CRUISE... JOHNNY DEPP.... CLINT EASTWOOD.. there are others and apologies for not mentioning any of the females who have tonnes of talent also... I always get pissed off by old people moaning about no good new music and no good actors/movies... It's a load of shit to be so asinine - there is fantastic NEW music around if you avoid listening to the crap on most radio stations - also, if you avoid the shite films that Hollywood foists on the bucket of popcorn / brain dead brigade, there are fabulous independent and foreign films available... Stop whining and expand your range.

[@emmalancaster2013]

@@EnosEverything I would not include Tom Cruise in that list.

[@HartmutJagerArt]

@emmalancaster2013 - Watch Tom Cruise in "Interview with the Vampire" -

[@doreekaplan2589]

Austin Butler seems to be a similar person being great, yet humble, good looking while not egotistical, bright...humble

[@bernierees3084]

Sooo beautiful ❤️ always loved his films he was an amazing actor. And so normal and a straight talker so rare.. And did I mention how utterly utterly beautiful ❤️ he was.

[@emmalancaster2013]

I don’t mind reading that over & over. Breathtaking man.

[@rollandemarie74]

ONE OF OUR GREATS

[@rivafussball6719]

Ahead of his time in time of all times! A man of all movie seasons. Many Hollywood movie stars avoided movies that included issues on race and new politics!! Lancaster was a phenom!! A great actor and a great man!

[@johnandrei3667]

TRUE GREATNESS A GIFTED MAN WITH EQUAL UNMATCHED TALENT ACTING WIT AND PRESENCE THEY DO NOT COME ANY BETTER AND WE WILL NEVER SEE ANOTHER OF ITS LIKES TRYLY ONE MY FAVORITE ACTORS EVER GOD BLESS REST IN PEACE THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT JOY AND MEMORIES YOU BROUGHT US WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

[@MiracleBaby1987]

He was definately one of a kind actor.

[@fishing4truth91]

I once saw Burt Lancaster coming out of a Greek importing store on Pico Blvd., in Los Angeles. I was surprised at how tall he was, I then turned around and saw him getting into a brown Mercedes sport coupe.

[@SandySaunders9142]

Lol! Yes, he was a tall, big drink of water.

[@doreekaplan7739]

Love the guy

[@silverbells4732]

he was created as a perfect sculptured being.....

[@coskuntoktamis]

GREAT MAN AND AN ACTOR. I LIKED HIM VERY MUCH.

[@macmdpd]

AMEN@@@@@@@@!!!

[@gbadri1]

Man of his craft, the very best - thanks for the memories

[@jackpruitt2842]

I loved most of Burt Lancaster’s movies. Two especially: From Here to Eternity, & Elmer Gantry.I also liked Trapese

[@duncancallum]

When i was a young Scot in the 50s he was one of my favourite actors , i just loved his smile in movies . Duncan .

[@pierreyouakim2776]

duncancallum 9ñ 7

[@claudiowilliams7848]

Pierre Youakim ykool and clean

[@claudiowilliams7848]

Koop and clean

[@michaelgarfield9845]

How does being a Scot have any relevance in regard to your admiration of Burt Lancaster?

[@duncancallum]

Michael Garfield how does it not dick head ,all ,i said I was a Scot ,I sure will not apologise for that ,Mick.

[@isrberlinerin4063]

Burt Lancaster was one of my favorite actors and i saw every picture he was in . He was handsome, passionate down to earth yet intense never pretentious and he exuded tremendous sexual tension . I heard from several actresses that he was the best kisser .

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..

[@mikepeirson1150]

I loved his films, Apache was great and so was The Train, loved the train.

[@janinefarris2748]

I remember seeing Burt Lancaster in the movie the swimmer, Elmer Gantry From Here to Eternity excetera excetera and when I think back of the old movies he really does stand out. Undeniably impactful very pleasant to the eye admirable character a walking inspiration he had that authenticity like you see that of Gregory Packer Elvis Presley or Clark Gable or Jack Lemmon or Walter Matthau give me the features of these men in the attractiveness attributes authenticity to their own uniqueness is what stands out

[@deborahnieling2315]

This guy was a magnetic man, so sexy really a force....married to a women not that beautiful....but loyal to her had 5 kids with her...and THAT is also impressive to me! Loyal guy! This type of men....very very rare!

[@heatherr0420]

I got to watch more of Burt Lancaster's movies

[@MrMegamicheal3]

loved his films he gave is all every time

[@eileenmchale3140]

Absolutely one of my favourite actors of all time. xx

[@kensherkin4559]

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[@alectoshney5884]

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[@nanakatie3211]

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[@bettyburke8653]

Always loved him

[@suekatz]

Wonderful biography. I grew up enjoying his marvelous acting!

[@louannmorad9973]

I love all the old movies and really like to know about the stars

[@1171]

That's a handsome talented man great actor!

[@MrDpbazan1955]

Big Burt: "You think Hollywood is some place special?"

[@williamdufour4826]

He was an outstanding actor/performer.

[@littlepedder77]

Watching Burt in The Train and The Professionals - it's hard to believe that a man in his 50's is doing all this stunt work. Particularly in the train where he has to glide down a ladder and jump on to a speeding train - all in one take

[@jeanettepelcman5126]

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[@davidmedeiros2856]

Yes I love the Professionals! Also with him rope climbing up the side of a cliff!

[@emmalancaster2013]

He was so agile and strong!

[@gunterangel]

Yes, he turned 50 while making 'The Train' ! And he was nearly 60, when he did his own stunts and great running scenes in 'Scorpio' ! I think, this was his last real action role !