George Stevens: American film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer (1904–1975)
George Cooper Stevens (December 18, 1904 – March 8, 1975) was an American movie director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer.
His best known works are A Place in the Sun (1951), Shane (1953), Giant (1956), and The Diary of Anne Frank (1959).
George Stevens | |
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 George Stevens with his Oscar for directing Giant | |
| Born | George Cooper Stevens December 18, 1904 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1975 (aged 70) Lancaster, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation(s) | director, cinematographer, actor, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1915–1970 |
| Spouse(s) | Yvonne Howell (1930–1947) Joan McTavish (1968–1975) |
| Children | George Stevens, Jr. |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Director
Legion of Merit |
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