John Huston
American film director, screenwriter, and actor (1906–1987)
- Born
- 5 August 1906, Nevada
- Died
- 28 August 1987
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- actor, film actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer
- Films here
- 2 (1 as director, 1 as cast)
John Marcellus Huston ( HEW-stən; August 5, 1906 – August 28, 1987) was an American and Irish filmmaker and actor. In a career spanning five decades, he wrote the screenplays for many of the 37 feature films he directed, many of which are today considered classics. He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, as well as a nomination for a BAFTA Award. He also received the BAFTA Fellowship in 1980, a Special Lion for the Overall Work in 1985, and a Silver Lion in 1953.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Fat City | Director |
| 1979 | Jaguar Lives! | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
External links
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Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.