Walter Huston

A legendary Canadian actor's extraordinary career and familial legacy unfold as he becomes the patriarch of one of Hollywood's most iconic multi-generational acting dynasties.

Born

1884

Died

1950

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In short · Acted for 10 decades — 60 credits, 2 Golden Globe Award wins.

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1949
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
1948
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role

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Biography

Walter Thomas Huston was a Canadian actor and singer best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre*, directed by his son John Huston. He is recognized as the patriarch of the multi-generational Huston acting family, which includes his son John, granddaughter Anjelica Huston, grandson Danny Huston, and great-grandson Jack Huston. His career spanned stage and screen, and he is remembered for his contributions to early 20th-century cinema.

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