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Alexander Mackendrick (September 8, 1912 – December 22, 1993) was an American-born director and professor, long based in Scotland. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and later moved to Scotland.
- December 22, 1993 (aged 81), Los Angeles, California
- Eileen Ashcroft (1934–1943), Hilary Lloyd (1948–1993)
- Film director
- September 8, 1912, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
IMDb profile of Alexander Mackendrick, a distinguished British director born in the US and known for his dark comedies. See his credits, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
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- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mini Bio. One of the most distinguished (if frequently overlooked) directors ever to emerge from the British film industry, Alexander Mackendrick, was in fact born in the US (to Scottish parents), but grew up in his native Scotland, where he studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
- September 8, 1912
- December 22, 1993
Explore the diverse and influential career of Alexander Mackendrick, a master of postwar British comedy and a subversive satirist. See his films from Whisky Galore! to Sweet Smell of Success, and learn about his legacy as a filmmaker and educator.
Alexander Mackendrick (September 8, 1912 – December 22, 1993) was an American-born director and professor, long based in Scotland. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and later moved to Scotland.
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Oct 5, 2003 · Learn about the life and career of Alexander Mackendrick, a director who revitalized British cinema with his comedies at Ealing Studios. Explore his influences, themes, and achievements in this comprehensive article.
Nov. 3, 2005. DIED. ALEXANDER (”Sandy”) MACKENDRICK, 81, director; in Los Angeles. Joining England’s Ealing Studios as a scriptwriter in 1946, Mackendrick went on to direct the nimble Alec...
