Don Siegel (1912–1991) |
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Don Siegel was educated at Cambridge University, England. In Hollywood from the mid-'30s, he began his career as an editor and second unit director. In 1945 he directed two shorts (Hitler Lives (1945) and Star in the Night (1945)) which both won Academy Awards. His first feature as a director was 1946's The Verdict (1946). He made his reputation ...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 78) in Nipomo, California, USA |
2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Director (50 credits)
1952-1953
The Doctor
(TV Series) (3 episodes)
- The Runaways
(1953)
- Those Who Wait
(1952)
- No Gods to Serve
(1952)
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Pilot: Produced and directed the pilot for The Legend of Jesse James (1965). When the series was picked up, Siegel became the series' producer but did not direct any episodes.Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 4 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 1 Article | See more »Alternate Names:
Don | Donald Siegel | Allen SmitheeHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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[on Walter Wanger] He was a rarity among producers. He encouraged creativity. He wasn't only interested in protecting himself, which is what most producers do. See more »Trivia:
Was eager to direct movies as early as 1942, but his contract with Warner Brothers kept him restricted to doing editing and montage sequences. Studio chief Jack L. Warner refused to let Siegel out of his contract because he wanted to utilize his exceptional montage skills. See more »Trademark:
His films were frequently interpreted as having controversial, right-wing political or sociological undertone, which Siegel never commented on See more »Star Sign:
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