Born on November 3, 1921, in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Lithuanian immigrants. Raised in poverty, he worked in coal mines before serving in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Post-war, he pursued acting, eventually becoming renowned for his rugged, stoic presence in films. Rising to fame in the 1960s and 70s, he starred in hits like "The Magnificent Seven," "The Dirty Dozen," and "Death Wish." Known for tough-guy roles, his career spanned several decades. He passed away on August 30, 2003.
DEATH WISH
In Death Wish, a man seeks revenge after his wife is murdered and his daughter is sexually assaulted. The film follows his transformation from a...
THE DIRTY DOZEN
The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 war film about a group of twelve convicted criminals who are offered a chance to redeem themselves by undertaking a...
THE GREAT ESCAPE
The Great Escape is a classic war film that chronicles the daring escape of Allied prisoners of war from a German POW camp during World War II. Led by...
THE STONE KILLER
The Stone Killer is a gritty crime thriller set in the 1970s, featuring Charles Bronson as a tough New York City cop who is transferred to Los...
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST
Once Upon a Time in the West is a classic spaghetti western film that follows a mysterious stranger with a harmonica who joins forces with a notorious...