Edward Dmytryk - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 04, 1908 |
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| Died | July 01, 1999 (age 90) |
| Birthplace | Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Edward Dmytryk's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering director of classic film noir, such as 'Murder, My Sweet' and 'Crossfire', and a member of the Hollywood Ten. |
Intro
Edward Dmytryk was a Canadian-born film director and editor who became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood's golden age, particularly known for his work in film noir and for being part of the "Hollywood Ten" during the era of McCarthyism.
Early Life & Background
Edward Dmytryk was born to Ukrainian immigrants in Canada and moved with his family to the United States as a child. He entered the film industry at a young age, starting as a messenger at Paramount Pictures and rising through the ranks to become a respected editor and eventually a director.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Murder, My Sweet' (1944), a pivotal film noir.
- Directed 'Crossfire' (1947), the first B movie ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Was a member of the Hollywood Ten, a group of directors and writers who were blacklisted for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during the Red Scare.
- Returned to directing after serving time in prison and cooperating with HUAC.
Trivia
- Dmytryk was the youngest of the Hollywood Ten.
- He later wrote several influential books on film directing.
FAQs
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Edward Dmytryk was born the 4 September 1908.
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About September 4th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 4, 1908, the Caledonia and Hillhurst Football Clubs competed for the championship of the Central Alberta Rugby Football League.
- Day of the week: September 4th, 1908 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Red Girl directed by D.W. Griffith
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