WALTER HUSTON

(Walter Thomas Huston)


Walter Huston
Walter Huston
  • Born: April 5, 1883
  • Died: April 7, 1950
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actor, Singer

Walter Thomas Huston was a Canadian-American actor and singer. Huston won 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 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. The family has produced three generations of Academy Award winners: Walter, his son John, and granddaughter Anjelica.