Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Burton Stephen `` Burt '' Lancaster ( November 2 , 1913 - October 20 , 1994 ) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile ( which he called `` The Grin '' ) .
Simplified: Burt Lancaster ( November 2 , 1913 - October 20 , 1994 ) , was an American actor and director .