The Huston Family
A four-generation filmmaking dynasty running from a stage actor turned film star through his Oscar-winning director son to an Oscar-winning granddaughter and a director-actor great-grandson.
Actor · b. 1883–1950
Stage-trained actor who became a top Hollywood character actor, winning an Academy Award for a film directed by his own son.
Notable Works
- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
- Dodsworth
- Yankee Doodle Dandy
Director, Screenwriter, Actor · b. 1906–1987
Walter's son, a giant of classic Hollywood directing who also acted, including as the villainous patriarch in Chinatown.
Notable Works
- The Maltese Falcon
- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
- Chinatown (actor)
Actress · b. 1951
John's daughter, who won an Academy Award directed by her own father and became one of the era's most distinctive character actresses.
Notable Works
- Prizzi's Honor
- The Addams Family
- The Royal Tenenbaums
Actor, Director · b. 1962
John's son, a prolific character actor and director working across American and European film.
Notable Works
- The Aviator
- 30 Days of Night
- Succession