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Don Siegel (1912–1991)
Don Siegel was educated at Cambridge University, England. In Hollywood from the mid-'30s, he began his career as an editor and second unit director. In 1945 he directed two shorts (Hitler Lives (1945) and Star in the Night (1945)) which both won Academy Awards. His first feature as a director was 1946's The Verdict (1946). He made his reputation ...
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Director (50 credits)
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1952-1953
The Doctor
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- The Runaways
(1953)
- Those Who Wait
(1952)
- No Gods to Serve
(1952)
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Pilot: Produced and directed the pilot for The Legend of Jesse James (1965). When the series was picked up, Siegel became the series' producer but did not direct any episodes.Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 4 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 1 Article | See more »Alternate Names:
Don | Donald Siegel | Allen SmitheeHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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[on editing] If you shake a movie, ten minutes will fall out. See more »Trivia:
Don Siegel married his first wife in the sixteenth district of Paris. See more »Trademark:
Known for his extensive preparation and highly efficient shooting style, which were the main influence on the directing style of his protege, Clint Eastwood See more »Star Sign:
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