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George Dewey Cukor (/ ˈ k juː k ɔːr / KEW-kor; [1] July 7, 1899 – January 24, 1983) was an American film director and producer. [2] He mainly concentrated on comedies and literary adaptations. His career flourished at RKO when David O. Selznick , the studio's Head of Production, assigned Cukor to direct several of RKO's major films ...
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George Cukor (born July 7, 1899, New York, New York, U.S.—died January 24, 1983, Los Angeles, California) was an American motion-picture director who produced films of high quality for 50 years, combining his skill in working with actors, especially actresses, and his careful attention to details.
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George Cukor was an American film director of Hungarian-Jewish descent, better known for directing comedies and literary adaptations. He once won the Academy Award for Best Director, and was nominated other four times for the same Award.
- July 7, 1899
- January 24, 1983
George Cukor was an American film director of Hungarian-Jewish descent, better known for directing comedies and literary adaptations. He once won the Academy Award for Best Director, and was nominated other four times for the same Award.
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George Cukor was an American film director known for films like ‘The Philadelphia Story’ and ‘Gaslight.’ Most famous for his comedies and literary adaptations, he established himself as a skilled director of sound films when Hollywood was making a transition from silent films to talkies.
Jun 11, 2018 · Known for his ability to elicit great performances, American film director George Cukor (1899-1983) was a stylistic craftsman who made elegant comedies and dramas from the 1930s through the 1960s.He won an Academy Award in 1964 for directing the musical My Fair Lady.
George Cukor, (born July 7, 1899, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Jan. 24, 1983, Los Angeles, Calif.), U.S. film director. He directed plays on Broadway before going to Hollywood in 1929.