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Charles Ainslie Crichton (6 August 1910 – 14 September 1999) was an English film director and editor. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire, he became best known for directing many comedies produced at Ealing Studios and had a 40-year career editing and directing many films and television programmes.
- film director, film editor
- 14 September 1999 (aged 89), South Kensington, London, England
- 1931–1988
At the request of star John Cleese, Crichton agreed to direct Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline in the offbeat comedy A Fish Called Wanda (1988), which turned out to be a huge international hit. It was his biggest success, and also his last film. He died in London at 1999, at age 89.
- January 1, 1
- Wallasey, Cheshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- South Kensington, London, England, UK
Charles Ainslie Crichton. Mini Bio. Director Charles Crichton's film career began as an editor in 1935 with Alexander Korda 's London Films, and in that capacity he worked on such productions as Sanders of the River (1935) , Things to Come (1936) and Elephant Boy (1937) (which introduced Sabu to movie audiences).
- August 6, 1910
- September 14, 1999
Sep 16, 1999 · Charles Crichton, one of the brightest lights in the golden age of British film comedy in the late 1940's and 50's, and whose directing career faded and then blazed anew with his last film, ''A...
Charles Crichton, film director: born Wallasey, Cheshire 6 August 1910; married 1936 Vera Harman-Mills (two sons; marriage dissolved), 1962 Nadine Haze; died London 14 September 1999. More...
Sep 14, 1999 · Charles Ainslie Crichton (6 August 1910 – 14 September 1999) was an English film director and editor. Quick Facts Born, Died ... Close. Born in Wallasey, Cheshire, he became best known for directing many comedies produced at Ealing Studios and had a 40-year career editing and directing many films and television programmes.
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Sep 15, 1999 · Charles Crichton. Director of Ealing's finest comedies who turned his hand to A Fish Called Wanda. Ronald Bergan. Tue 14 Sep 1999 21.27 EDT.
