About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1922-03-06
Place of birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Website:
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Burt Balaban

Overview

Burt Balaban was an American film producer and director, recognized for his contributions to mid-20th-century cinema. Born into a family with strong ties to the film industry—his stepfather was Barney Balaban, longtime President of Paramount Pictures—Burt carved out his own niche in filmmaking. He served as a combat photographer with the Marines during World War II, an experience that influenced his cinematic perspective. Balaban's notable works include Stranger from Venus (1954), Murder, Inc. (1960), and Mad Dog Coll (1961). His films often explored crime and drama, reflecting the complexities of human nature.

Known for

Directing
1966 The Gentle Rain Directing Director N/A
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1961 Mad Dog Coll Directing Director 58
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1960 Murder, Inc. Directing Director 59
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1958 High Hell Directing Director N/A
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1957 Lady of Vengeance Directing Director 59
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1954 Stranger from Venus Directing Director 58
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Production
1966 The Gentle Rain Production Producer N/A
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1960 Murder, Inc. Production Producer 59
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1957 Lady of Vengeance Production Producer 59
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1954 Stranger from Venus Production Producer 58
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1954 Diplomatic Passport Production Producer 59
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