Hollywood
January 12, 2023
Hollywood films made Oskar and international star. He tried to find balance between keeping his artistic ideals and enjoying the perks of his new found fame. Never before released looks into correspondence with Stanley Kubrick, Stanley Kramer, Spencer Tracy, Vivian Leigh, and views into film projects during 1950s and 60s Hollywood.
Exhibition details announced soon.
Grauman’s Footprints
The unusual story about how a little known Austrian actor had his Hollywood legacy immortalized during a ceremony he did not even attend.
Ship of Fools
Nominated for a BEST ACTOR Oscar for his performance, again he did not attend the ceremony. He won the NY Film Critics award but not the Oscar.
Television
One of his only television appearances was with Peter Falk in Columbo. They became fast friends. He co-starred with Gena Rowlands.