Walter Huston

Born: 1883-04-03

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Walter Thomas Huston (April 5, 1883 – April 7, 1950) was a Canadian actor and singer. Huston won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), directed by his son John Huston. He is the patriarch of the four generations of the Huston acting family, including his son John, grandchildren Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston, Allegra Huston, and great-grandchild Jack Huston.

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Known For

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Maltese Falcon
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Duel in the Sun
The Outlaw
Dragonwyck
Why We Fight: The Battle of China
And Then There Were None
Dodsworth
Yankee Doodle Dandy

Top Movie Credits

The Maltese Falcon Captain Jacoby (uncredited)
Why We Fight: Prelude to War Self - Narrator (voice)
Duel in the Sun The Sinkiller
The Outlaw Doc Holliday
Dragonwyck Ephraim Wells
Dodsworth Sam Dodsworth