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Walter Huston
His Oscar-winning performance in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Abraham Lincoln · The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Toronto
- Died
- 7 April 1950
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Walter Huston
Walter Huston was a Canadian-born actor who moved from theatre and vaudeville into Hollywood. His screen career included leading roles and memorable character performances.
Early life
Toronto beginnings
Worked in construction while studying acting and made his stage debut in 1902.
Career
- 1924
Broadway
Appeared in Mr. Pitt.
- 1929
Sound films
Played Trampas in The Virginian.
- 1949
Academy Award
Won supporting actor for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
Selected work
Abraham Lincoln
Played the American president.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Played a prospector in the film directed by his son John.
Beyond work
Family
He was the father of filmmaker John Huston and grandfather of actors Anjelica and Danny Huston.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: studio. PD-US · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.