Sidney Lumet (1924–2011)

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Other Works:

(1938) Stage: "Sunup to Sundown" on Broadway. Written by Francis Edward Faragoh. Directed by Joseph Losey. Hudson Theatre: 1 Feb 1938-Feb 1938 (closing date unknown/7 performances). Cast: Lelsie Barrett, Henry Bashein, Nancy Bashein, Harris Berger, Earl Brisgal, Margery Britton, Mills Brooke, Frances Dworkin, Nonnie Edwards, Thomas Fisher, Lester Florant, Sylvia Florant, Eugene Gericke, Walter Greaza (as "Alden Turner"), Eula Guy, Jack Jordan, Percy Kilbride. Produced by D.A. Doran. See more »

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Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)

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Personal Quote:

(on actors): I understand what they're going through. The self-exposure, which is at the heart of all their work, is done using their own body. It's their sexuality, their strength or weakness, their fear. And that's extremely painful. And when they're not doing it in their performance, they pull back... See more »

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Trivia:

Son of Baruch Lumet and Eugenia Wermus, both actors in the Yiddish Theatre. The family moved to New York City when he was a baby where they joined the Yiddish Art Theatre. See more »

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Trademark:

On all his films he assembles the cast for a two week rehearsal in which they perform the script from beginning to end like a play. This cuts down on the need for repeated takes during filming. See more »

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Star Sign:

Cancer