Walter Huston
Actor
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Walter Huston (1883-1950) was a Canadian-American actor and patriarch of one of Hollywood's most illustrious cinematic dynasties. He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre', directed by his son John Huston, in a role as an old gold prospector that is today an absolute classic. His career ranged from D.W. Griffith's historical drama 'Abraham Lincoln' to 'Dodsworth', which gave him one of his great roles. With a cavernous voice and a wise presence, he embodied like few others the figure of the veteran hardened by life.
Walter Huston
Actor
Walter Huston (1883-1950) was a Canadian-American actor and patriarch of one of Hollywood's most illustrious cinematic dynasties. He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre', directed by his son John Huston, in a role as an old gold prospector that is today an absolute classic. His career ranged from D.W. Griffith's historical drama 'Abraham Lincoln' to 'Dodsworth', which gave him one of his great roles. With a cavernous voice and a wise presence, he embodied like few others the figure of the veteran hardened by life.
Movies (51 titles)
Plays Howard
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
1948
Plays Edward Armstrong
And Then There Were None
1945
Plays Doc Holliday
The Outlaw
1943
Plays Ephraim Wells
Dragonwyck
1946
Plays The Sinkiller
Duel in the Sun
1946
Plays T. C. Jeffords
The Furies
1950
Plays Mr. Scratch
All That Money Can Buy
1941
Plays Dr. Martin Stensgard
Edge of Darkness
1943
Plays Jerry Cohan
Yankee Doodle Dandy
1942
Plays Sam Dodsworth
Dodsworth
1936
Plays Sir Guy Charteris
The Shanghai Gesture
1941
Plays Pow Tarleton
The Wet Parade
1932
Plays Lieut. Comdr. T.J. Toler USN
Hell Below
1933
Plays Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
1930
Plays Ling Tan
Dragon Seed
1944
Plays Thomas Dickson
American Madness
1932
Plays General Ostrovsky
The Great Sinner
1949
Plays Alfred Davidson
Rain
1932
Plays Thursday Ragan
Swamp Water
1941
Plays Frame 'Saint' Johnson
Law and Order
1932
Plays Ethan Wilkins
Of Human Hearts
1938
Plays Captain James "Jim" Fitzpatrick aka Fighting Fitz
The Beast of the City
1932
Plays Dr. Kurin
The North Star
1943
Plays Captain Corlaix
The Woman from Monte Carlo
1932
Plays MacKenzie Scott
Always in My Heart
1942
Plays Hon. Judson Hammond - The President of the United States
Gabriel Over the White House
1933
Plays Ambassador Joseph E. Davies
Mission to Moscow
1943
Plays Robert Rossiter
The Lady Lies
1929
Plays Mark Brady
The Criminal Code
1931
Plays Edwin J. Bennett ("The Professor")
The Prizefighter and the Lady
1933
Plays Wickland Snell
Gentlemen of the Press
1929
Plays Mr. Nat Miller
Summer Holiday
1948
Plays Torpenhow
The Light That Failed
1939
Plays Gregory Platoff
The Virtuous Sin
1930
Plays District Attorney Whitlock
The Star Witness
1931
Plays Trampas
The Virginian
1929
Plays Barney Dolphin
Ann Vickers
1933
Plays Seth Law
A House Divided
1931
Plays Jack Bannister
The Ruling Voice
1931
Plays President of the United States
The Tunnel
1935
Plays Sgt. Benjamin E. Walsh
Keep 'Em Rolling
1934
Plays Flint
Kongo
1932
Plays Mayor Dushan Radovic
Storm at Daybreak
1933
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The Furies
T. C. Jeffords
1950
The Great Sinner
General Ostrovsky
1949
Summer Holiday
Mr. Nat Miller
1948
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Howard
1948
Duel in the Sun
The Sinkiller
1946
Dragonwyck
Ephraim Wells
1946
And Then There Were None
Edward Armstrong
1945
Dragon Seed
Ling Tan
1944
The North Star
Dr. Kurin
1943
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walter Huston still alive?
Walter Huston passed away on April 7, 1950 at age 67.
What are the most famous roles of Walter Huston?
Walter Huston is best known for roles in The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, And Then There Were None.
How many movies has Walter Huston been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 1929), Walter Huston has appeared in 48 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Walter Huston's first movie?
The career of Walter Huston began with The Bishop's Candlesticks (1929).
What is Walter Huston's most recent movie or series?
Walter Huston's most recent release is The Furies, which premiered on July 22, 1950.
Walter Huston
1883-04-03 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.Walter Huston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.