George Cukor (1899–1983)


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George Cukor was an American film director of Hungarian-Jewish descent, better known for directing comedies and literary adaptations. He once won the Academy Award for Best Director, and was nominated other four times for the same Award. In 1899, George Dewey Cukor was born on the Lower East Side of New York City. His parents were assistant ... See full bio »

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 24 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

My Fair Lady Director
(1964)
Kaasuvalo Director
(1944)
Skandaalihäät Director
(1940)
Les Girls Director
(1957)

Filmography

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 1979 Vilja viheriöi (TV Movie)
 1976 Lintu sininen
 1975 Rakkaus ei katso ikää (TV Movie)
 1969 Justine
 1964 My Fair Lady
 1962 Something's Got to Give (Short)
 1960 Lemmenloukku
 1960 Rakkauden unelma (finished after Vidor's death, uncredited)
 1958 Kuuma lumous (uncredited)
 1957 Tuuli on raju
 1957 Les Girls
 1956 Hän rakasti elämää (co-director - uncredited)
 1956 Risteysasema
 1952 Erotaan pois
 1947 Ota minut (uncredited)
 1944 Salatut kahleet (uncredited)
 1944 Kaasuvalo
 1943 Resistance and Ohm's Law (Documentary short)
 1942 Pyhä liekki
 1941 Kaksoset
 1941 Naisen kasvot
 1940 Susan and God
 1939 Tuulen viemää (uncredited)
 1939 Naiset
 1939 Ihmemaa Oz (uncredited)
 1938 Nuoruuden rakkaus (uncredited)
 1936 Kamelianainen
 1935 Ei enää naisia (uncredited)
 1934 Kuolemaantuomittu (uncredited)
 1933 Pikku naisia
 1932 The Animal Kingdom (uncredited)
 1932 Rockabye
 1932 One Hour with You (uncredited)
 1930 Grumpy
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Other Works:

Stage Play: A Free Soul. Written by Willard Mack. Based on the novel by Adela Rogers St. Johns. Directed by George Cukor. Playhouse Theatre: 12 Jan 1928- Apr 1928 (closing date unknown/100 performances). Cast: E.J. Barrett (as "Bailiff"), William E. Barry (as "Hooper"), George Baxter (as "Dwight Sutro"), James H. Bell (as "Bill Wilfong"), ... See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 7 Print Biographies | 7 Portrayals | 2 Interviews | 13 Articles | 1 Pictorial | See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Parents:

Cukor, Victor | Cukor, Helen Ilona
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Personal Quote:

Give me a good script, and I'll be 100 times better as a director. See more »

Trivia:

Was fired as director of Tuulen viemää (1939) only a month before Naiset (1939) was scheduled to begin filming. Producer Hunt Stromberg enlisted Cukor's services immediately upon his sudden availability. See more »

Trademark:

He was often regarded as a "women's director" because his films frequently are centered around strong female characters. See more »

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