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Morton DaCosta (1914–1989)

Director | Producer | Actor

Philadelphia-born Morton DaCosta started his career as a stage actor in 1942, and by 1950 had become a respected stage director, both in stock theater and on Broadway. His short film career consisted of a pair of successful adaptations of Broadway successes, ("The Music Man" and "Auntie Mame") and one less successful film ("Island of Love"), after which he returned to his first love, the stage. See full bio »

Born:

Morton Tecosky
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died:

(age 74) in Redding, Connecticut, USA
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1963 Island of Love
 
1962 The Music Man
 
1958 Auntie Mame
 
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1963 Island of Love (producer)
 
1962 The Music Man (producer)
 
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1958 Auntie Mame
Edwin Dennis (voice) (uncredited)
 
1954 King Richard II (TV movie)
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Auntie Mame -- An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle. The Music Man -- A con man comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to plan.
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(1955) Stage: Directed "Auntie Mame" on Broadway. See more »

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3 Print Biographies  | 3 Articles  | See more »

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Was nominated for Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Director for "The Music Man." See more »

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