Tony Huston

Walter Anthony Huston[1][2][3] (born April 16, 1950) is an American actor, writer, and assistant director.[4]

Early life

He was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of director John Huston and Enrica Soma.

Career

Unlike other members of his family, who went into acting, Huston specialized in writing screenplays. He is known for his work on The Hellcats (1968) and The Dead (1987). He later became an attorney and assistant director.

Personal life

His siblings include Anjelica Huston, Danny Huston, and Allegra Huston. He married Lady Margot Cholmondeley, the daughter of The 6th Marquess of Cholmondeley, and had one son, the actor Jack Huston.[5][6][7]

Accolades
Award Category Title Result Ref(s)
Academy Awards Best Adapted Screenplay The Dead (1987) Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards Best Screenplay
New York Film Critics Circle Best Screenplay (2nd place)
USC Scripter Award

References
  1. John Huston, Maker of Magic, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Houghton Mifflin, 1978, pg 216
  2. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films 1961-1970, American Film Institute, University of California Press, 1997, pg 306
  3. The New Yorker, vol. 48, issue 19, pg 24, 1972
  4. Smith, Adam (2016-08-30). "How can you connect The Addams Family to Ben-Hur?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  5. Environmental Film Festival.
  6. CHAMPLIN, CHARLES (1987-12-17). "Tony Huston Recalls the Joys of 'The Dead'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  7. MacKillop, James (1999). Contemporary Irish Cinema: From The Quiet Man to Dancing at Lughnasa. Syracuse University Press. ISBN 9780815605683.


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