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John Huston
American film director, screenwriter, and actor (1906 to 1987)
John Huston biography
John Huston was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor, born on 5 August 1906 in Nevada, who died on 28 August 1987.
John Huston is remembered for The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Key Largo, The Asphalt Jungle.
Honours include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
- Born
- 5 August 1906
- Died
- 28 August 1987 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Nevada
- Work
- Actor, Film actor, Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1930 to 1987
- Known for
- The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Key Largo, The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moulin Rouge
- Awards
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Academy Award for Best Director
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- AFI Life Achievement Award
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal