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George Roy Hill (December 20, 1921 – December 27, 2002) was an American film director. His films include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973), both starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
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- December 20, 1921, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
- Yale University
- Tim Hill (nephew)
George Roy Hill. Director: The Sting. George Roy Hill was never able to 'hit it off' with the critics despite the fact that 2 of his films - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), and The Sting (1973) - had remained among the top 10 box office hits by 1976.
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of George Roy Hill, a director of acclaimed films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Find out his background, achievements, awards, and personal style.
- December 20, 1921
- December 27, 2002
May 7, 2024 · George Roy Hill (born December 20, 1921, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.—died December 27, 2002, New York, New York) was an American director of stage and screen who was perhaps best known for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973).
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George Roy Hill, the versatile director whose Hollywood movies included ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' and ''The Sting,'' which won Academy Awards for best film and best director,...
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Dec 27, 2002 · The former Marine pilot and actor-turned-director George Roy Hill passed away in 2002 at 81. He was known for his independent spirit and his collaborations with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in classic westerns and comedies.
Dec 28, 2002 · George Roy Hill, who directed Paul Newman and Robert Redford in two of their biggest hits -- “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting” -- died Friday in his New York City apartment. He...
