Death in Hollywood: Arthur Kopit, Playwright of “Indians” and “Nine,” Dies at 83

Arthur Kopit, an award-winning playwright known for Indians and Nine, died on Friday morning. He was 83.

Oscar Directors: Capra, Frank–Filmography, Biblio

Between 1922 and 1961, Frank Capra directed 36 feature-length films (34 of which survive) and 16 documentaries.

Oscar History via Oscar Directors: Frank Capra, 5th Winner–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography

Capra became one of America’s most influential directors during the 1930s, winning three Best Director Oscars from six nominations, along with three other Oscar wins from nine nominations in other categories.

Oscar History via Oscar Directors: Norman Taurog, 4th Winning Director–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography (Skippy)

Norman Taurog is the second youngest person ever to win the award after Damien Chazelle, who won for La La Land in 2017.

Directors: Gay–Patrice Chereau (France) (The Wounded Man)

Research in Progress (March 31, 2021) Patrice Chéreau (French: November 2, 1944–October 7, 2013) was a French opera and theatre director, filmmaker, actor and producer. In France he is best known for his theatre work, internationally for his films La Reine Margot and Intimacy, and for staging of the Jahrhundertring, the centenary Ring Cycle at […]