Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster dies of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California.

Lancaster receives the Legion of Honor from the French government.

Lancaster divorces his second wife, Susan Martin.

Lancaster marries Susan Martin.

Stars in Luchino Visconti's 'The Leopard'.

Stars in 'Judgment at Nuremberg'.

Wins the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Elmer Gantry'.

Lancaster divorces his first wife, Norma Anderson.

Stars in 'Sweet Smell of Success'.

Stars in 'The Rose Tattoo'.

Stars in 'Apache', also directs.

Stars in 'From Here to Eternity'.

Stars in 'The Crimson Pirate'.

Lancaster marries Norma Anderson.

Breakthrough role in 'The Killers'.

Serves in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Works as an acrobat in a circus.

Graduates from James Monroe High School.

Attends New York University on a basketball scholarship.

Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York City.