Burt Lancaster was born on November 2, 1913, and transformed from a street-wise tough to an art-collector liberal-activist, from a circus-acrobat hunk to an Academy Award winner. He was one of five children of a New York City postal worker and recalled his family life as warm and supportive.
Biography
Evolved from a street-smart youth to a liberal activist and Academy Award-winning actor, Burt Lancaster's career spanned diverse roles, from a circus acrobat to a respected artist and collector.
