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Joseph Losey (1909–1984)


Belonging to an important family clan in Wisconsin, Joseph Losey studied philosophy but was always interested in theater and thus worked together with Bertolt Brecht. After directing some shorts for MGM, he made his first important film, Vihreätukkainen poika (1948), for RKO. While he was filming Petoeläin (1951) in Italy he was summoned... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 6 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Palvelija Director
(1963)
Sanansaattaja Director
(1971)
Onnettomuus Director
(1967)
Varjojen vanki Director
(1976)

Filmography

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 2001 Youth Gets a Break (Short)
 1982 La truite
 1979 Don Giovanni
 1975 Galileo
 1973/II A Doll's House
 1971 Sanansaattaja
 1968 Tuonen enkeli
 1967 Onnettomuus
 1963 Palvelija
 1962 Kirotut
 1962 Eeva
 1959 First on the Road (Short)
 1959 Erotiikka
 1956 X - tuntematon (uncredited)
 1956 The Intimate Stranger (as Joseph Walton)
 1956 A Man on the Beach (Short)
 1954 Nukkuva tiikeri (as Victor Hanbury)
 1952 Vainottu muukalainen (as Andrea Forzano)
 1951 The Big Night
 1951 Petoeläin
 1951 M
 1947 Leben des Galilei (Short)
 1945 A Gun in His Hand (Short)
 1942 A Child Went Forth (Documentary short)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: "Conjur Man Dies" on Broadway. Comedy. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 7 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 9 Articles | See more »


Alternate Names:

Andrea Forzano | Terence Hanbury | Victor Hanbury | Joseph Walton

Spouse:

Patricia Losey  (his death) | See more »

Children:

gavrik losey | See more »

Relatives:

joachim losey (great grandchild) | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Films can illustrate our existence . . . they can distress, disturb and provoke people into thinking about themselves and certain problems. But NOT give the answers. See more »

Trivia:

Attended the same high school in La Crosse, WI, as Nicholas Ray. See more »

Nickname:

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