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Robert Edward Stevenson (31 March 1905 – 30 April 1986) was a British-American screenwriter and film director. After directing a number of British films, including King Solomon's Mines (1937), he was contracted by David O. Selznick and moved to Hollywood, but was loaned to other studios, directing Jane Eyre (1943).
- Director, screenwriter
- 3, including Venetia Stevenson
- 1928–1976
- 30 April 1986 (aged 81), Santa Barbara, California, US
May 8, 2024 · Robert Stevenson (born March 31, 1905, Buxton, Derbyshire, England—died April 30, 1986, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.) was a British-born American director best known for his numerous Disney movies, which included such classics as Johnny Tremain (1957) and Mary Poppins (1964).
- Michael Barson
1 Video. 2 Photos. Robert Stevenson was born on 31 March 1905 in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK. He was a director and writer, known for Mary Poppins (1964), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) and Nine Days a Queen (1936). He was married to Ursula Henderson, Frances Holyoke Howard, Anna Lee and Cecilie L Leslie.
- January 1, 1
- Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Santa Barbara, California, USA
A talented British filmmaker who made different kind of movies during his long career. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sort by: View: 10 titles. 1. Mary Poppins (1964) G | 139 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy. 7.8. Rate. 88 Metascore.
Robert Stevenson (31 March 1905, Buxton, Derbyshire – 30 April 1986) was an English film writer and director. He was educated at Cambridge University where he became the president of both the Liberal Club and the Cambridge Union Society.
Robert Edward Stevenson (31 March 1905 – 30 April 1986) was a British-American screenwriter and film director. Quick Facts Born, Died ... Close. After directing a number of British films, including King Solomon's Mines (1937), he was contracted by David O. Selznick and moved to Hollywood, but was loaned to other studios, directing Jane Eyre (1943).
Legends Award Category: Film. Year Inducted: 2002. Whether it was flying Volkswagens, levitating nannies, leprechauns, or flubber he conjured, Director Robert “Bob” Stevenson’s unusual knack for blending fantasy with credibility made anything seem possible in Disney live-action motion pictures.
