King Vidor
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Born February 8, 1894·Died November 1, 1982 (at 88)·Galveston, Texas, USA·Male
Biography
King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career.
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Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
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the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
121 credits across 84 titlesDirecting
60 creditsActing
5 creditsWriting
17 creditsProduction
17 creditsCrew
3 creditsAs self
19 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
