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Sir Alexander Korda (/ ˈ k ɔːr d ə /; born Sándor László Kellner; Hungarian: Korda Sándor; 16 September 1893 – 23 January 1956) was a Hungarian–born British film director, producer, and screenwriter, who founded his own film production studios and film distribution company.
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Producer. Director. Additional Crew. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. One of a large group of Hungarian refugees who found refuge in England in the 1930s, Sir Alexander Korda was the first British film producer to receive a knighthood. He was a major, if controversial, figure and acted as a guiding force behind the British film industry of the 1930s ...
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- London, England, UK
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- Producer, Director, Additional Crew
Mar 20, 2024 · Sir Alexander Korda (born Sept. 16, 1893, Pusztatúrpásztó, Hung.—died Jan. 23, 1956, London, Eng.) was a Hungarian-born British motion-picture director and producer who made major contributions to the development of Britain’s film industry. Before he was 20 years old he was working as a journalist in Budapest, and in 1914 he started the ...
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Jan 5, 2019 · Hungarian-born Alexander Korda was a hustler, master filmmaker, and once employed Winston Churchill. He’s now the subject of a monthlong season at the British Film Institute. By Jenni Frazer 5...
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Mini Bio. One of a large group of Hungarian refugees who found refuge in England in the 1930s, Sir Alexander Korda was the first British film producer to receive a knighthood. He was a major, if controversial, figure and acted as a guiding force behind the British film industry of the 1930s and continued to influence British films until his ...
- September 16, 1893
- January 23, 1956
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Sir Alexander Korda ( / ˈkɔːrdə /; born Sándor László Kellner; Hungarian: Korda Sándor; 16 September 1893 – 23 January 1956) was a Hungarian–born British film director, producer, and screenwriter, who founded his own film production studios and film distribution company.
