- TitleBurt Lancaster papers, 1945 - 1990 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1945 - 1990 (inclusive)
1980 - 1990 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
19 linear ft. of papers
1 linear ft. of photos - Summary
The collection includes scripts; production documents, including call sheets, cast and crew lists, schedules, unit lists, correspondence; miscellaneous documents; correspondence and clippings regarding engagements with events, charities, and political organizations; clippings and magazines; and photographs. The material largely documents the last decade of the actor's life.
- BiographyBurt Lancaster was an American actor and producer active from 1946 until 1991. He formed the production company Hecht-Hill-Lancaster with Harold Hecht and James Hill for which he produced and starred in several notable films, primarily in the 1950s. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in ELMER GANTRY and was nominated in the same category for FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ, and ATLANTIC CITY, USA.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Susan Lancaster, 2018.
- Preferred citationBurt Lancaster papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 2703
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings
