Burt Balaban
Age: N/A | From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Movie Involvements: 11
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
Mad Dog Coll
(1961) Director
Lady of Vengeance
(1957) Producer
Murder, Inc.
(1960) Producer
Stranger from Venus
(1954) Producer
High Hell
(1958) Director
The Gentle Rain
(1966) Producer
Diplomatic Passport
(1954) ProducerActing
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Directing
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Production
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