Research in Progress, January 29, 2023 Peter Cattaneo Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: yes, father London-born animator of Italian descent Social Class: Middle class nationality: London, UK (Italian descent) Education: Leeds Polytechnic, BA in Graphic Design (Film), graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1989. Training: Royal College of Art, 1989. First Film: Full Monty, […]
Oscar Directors: Vidor, King–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography
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October 6, 2020 King Vidor Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: No Social Class: Upper middle; father lumber importer and mill owner Nationality: US (of Hungarian origins) Education: Peacock Military Academy Training: At 16, Galveston, dropped out to work as Nickelodeon ticket taker and projectionist. First Film: 1913 (silent); aged 19 First Hollywood Film: 1918; aged 24 […]
Oscar Directors: Brooks, Richard–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography
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Dieterle’s best-known films include The Story of Louis Pasteur and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Life of Emile Zola which won the 1937 Best Picture Oscar, The Devil and Daniel Webster.
Oscar Directors: Boorman, John–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography
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In a career spanning five decades, he had directed 22 films and received five Oscar nominations, twice as Best Director (Deliverance, Hope and Glory).
Oscar Directors: Bertolucci, Bernardo–Background, Career, Awards, Filmography
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The Last Emperor won all 9 Oscars for which it was nominated, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
