George Stevens

Also known as George Cooper Stevens, George C. Stevens

American film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer (1904–1975)

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George Cooper Stevens (1904–1975) was an American film director, producer, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Born in Oakland, California, he worked primarily in the directing department. His professional recognition includes receiving the Academy Award for Best Director, the Directors Guild of America Award, and the National Board of Review Award for Best Film. He also holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Stevens participated in World War II and was married to Yvonne Howell, with whom he had a son, George Stevens, Jr. He died of a myocardial infarction in Lancaster, California. His remains were interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. His works are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Anne Frank House.

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Film & TV

Oakland, California, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Stevens (December 18, 1904 – March 8, 1975) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer. Among his most notable films were Diary of Anne Frank (1959), nominated for Best Director, Giant (1956), winner of Oscar for Best Director, Shane (1953), Oscar nominated, and A Place in the Sun (1951), winner of Oscar for Best…

Known for

Hollywood's Second World War — Self (archive footage)2019
Five Came Back — Self (archive footage)2017
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year — Self (archive footage)2009
George Stevens and His Place In The Sun — Self (archive footage)2001
Shane — Knock Him Into That Pigpen, Chris! (voice) (uncredited)1953
What's My Line? — Self - Mystery Guest1950
The Ed Sullivan Show — Self1948
Her Code of Honor1919

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Key facts

Born: George Cooper Stevens , ( 1904-12-18 ) December 18, 1904, Oakland, California , U.S.
Died: March 8, 1975 (1975-03-08) (aged 70), Lancaster, California , U.S.
Resting place: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Occupations: Film director producer cinematographer screenwriter
Years active: 1915–1970
Spouse s: Yvonne Howell ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1930 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1947 ) , Joan McTavish ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1968 )
Children: George Stevens, Jr.
Awards: Full list
Allegiance: United States
Branch: United States Army
Service years: 1943–1946
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Unit: Army Signal Corps
Conflicts: World War II European Theater

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: George
Family name: Stevens
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Oakland
Place of death: Lancaster
Spouse: Yvonne Howell
Child: George Stevens, Jr.
Occupation: producer
Languages spoken: English language
Award: Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Conflict: World War II
Image: George Stevens with Oscar for Giant.jpg
Work location: Sydney

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place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
date of birth: 1904-12-18
date of death: 1975-03-08
cause of death: myocardial infarction
manner of death: natural causes
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Picture
Commons category: George Stevens
related category: Category:Films directed by George Stevens
has works in the collection: Anne Frank House
birth name: George Cooper Stevens
start of work period: 1810-01-01
end of work period: 1875-01-01
Commons Creator page: George Stevens

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Encyclopedic overview

George Cooper Stevens (December 18, 1904 – March 8, 1975) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and cinematographer. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for A Place in the Sun (1951) and Giant (1956).

Born in Oakland, California, George Stevens worked in his parents' West Coast touring stock theater company as a child actor and stage manager. When cinema was replacing live theater, Stevens's parents relocated to Los Angeles. At the age of 17, Stevens was hired as an assistant cameraman, working on several Western films produced by Hal Roach. Within three years, Stevens became a cameraman on the Our Gang series. Impressed with Stevens's visual knowledge, Roach then appointed him to direct installments of The Boy Friends series.

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