Director

Burt Balaban

Directing

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Directed movies: 5Directed series: 0All crew credits: 7

TMDB ID: 32776

IMDb ID: nm0049307

Known for: Directing

Born: March 6, 1922

Died: October 14, 1965

Age: 43

Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1954 - 1961

Years active: 8

Average TMDB rating: 5.71

Wikidata: Q2928620

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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.

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