Burt Lancaster American Actor and Film Producer
By Dr. Heady Delpak
- Release Date: 2024-09-03
- Genre: U.S. History
Description
Burt Lancaster, one of five children, was born in Manhattan, to Elizabeth (Roberts) and James Henry Lancaster, a postal worker. All his grandparents were immigrants from the north of Ireland. He was a tough street kid who took an early interest in gymnastics. He joined the circus as an acrobat and worked there until he was injured. In the Army during WWII he was introduced to the USO and to acting.
