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Irving Pichel (June 24, 1891 – July 13, 1954) was an American actor and film director, who won acclaim both as an actor and director in his Hollywood career.
Irving Pichel (1891-1954) was an American filmmaker who worked in various genres and roles. He directed Destination Moon (1950), Dracula's Daughter (1936) and The Most Dangerous Game (1932), among others.
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hollywood, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · Irving Pichel (born June 24, 1891, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 13, 1954, Los Angeles, California) was an American film actor and director who found success on both sides of the camera, appearing in numerous character roles and helming a diverse range of movies.
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Irving Pichel was born on June 24, 1891 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Destination Moon (1950), Dracula's Daughter (1936) and Tomorrow Is Forever (1946). He was married to Violette Wilson. He died on July 13, 1954 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- June 24, 1891
- 6' (1.83 m)
- July 13, 1954
Irving Pichel was an actor and director who worked in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1950s. He is best known for his sci-fi film Destination Moon, which won an Oscar for special effects, and his adaptation of The Most Dangerous Game.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetNo Score YetDirectorNo Score Yet69%DirectorNo Score Yet22%DirectorNo Score Yet51%DirectorDestination Moon: Directed by Irving Pichel. With John Archer, Warner Anderson, Tom Powers, Dick Wesson. "Destination Moon", tells the tale of when Doctor Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer approach Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will take them to the moon.
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Irving Pichel was a versatile performer who starred in Dracula's Daughter and other films. He also directed war and sci-fi movies, but was blacklisted by Hollywood and left the US.
