John huston

On and off camera, the Hollywood elite has a rich history of tomfoolery, from playful TV hosts and macabre directors to downright disruptive actors and scheming comedians. In honor of April Fools’ Day, herewith find our roundup of Hollywood’s expert mischief-makers through the years.

John Marcellus Huston (1906–1987), was an American film director, screenwriter and actor. He wrote the screenplays for most of the 37 feature films he directed, many of which are today considered classics: The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Key Largo, The Asphalt Jungle, The African Queen, Moulin Rouge, The Misfits, and The Man Who Would Be King. During his 46-year career, Huston received 15 Oscar nominations, and won twice.

Humphrey Bogart and John Huston

John Huston

May 6th, 2015 will mark the 100th birthday of the late Orson Welles. To commemorate the birth of the great filmmaker, we’ll be looking back at many of his greatest cinematic accomplishments — movies like Citizen Kane, The Lady From Shanghai, The Trial, and Chimes At Midnight. First though, let’s pull a real Orson Welles…

In her new memoir, Anjelica Huston reveals her relationship with her father—“I was fascinated by his body.”

Burt Lancaster with director John Huston on the set of The Unforgiven, 1960.

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JOHN HUSTON

Directors Billy Wilder, Anatole Litvak, and John Huston.