Sidney Lumet - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 25, 1924 |
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| Died | April 09, 2011 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Sidney Lumet's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Directing iconic films such as '12 Angry Men', 'Dog Day Afternoon', 'Network', and 'Serpico'. |
Intro
Sidney Lumet was an acclaimed American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his powerful, socially conscious films. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Lumet directed more than 50 films and received five Academy Award nominations.
Early Life & Background
Sidney Lumet was born into a family of performers; his father, Baruch Lumet, was an actor and director, and his mother, Eugenia Wermus, was a dancer. Lumet began acting as a child in the Yiddish theatre and on Broadway, which brought him early exposure to the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
- Directed '12 Angry Men' (1957), an acclaimed courtroom drama nominated for three Academy Awards.
- Directed 'Serpico' (1973), 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975), and 'Network' (1976), all of which earned critical acclaim and Oscars recognition.
- Received five Academy Award nominations: four for Best Director and one for Best Adapted Screenplay.
- Awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2005 for his brilliant services to screenwriters, performers, and the art of the motion picture.
- Noted for his dedication to realistic storytelling, strong performances, and themes of justice and morality.
Trivia
- Sidney Lumet started his career as a child actor on Broadway and in radio.
- He was known for a brisk shooting schedule and rehearsing extensively with actors before filming.
- he never won a competitive Oscar despite several nominations, but received an Honorary Award in 2005.
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On His Birth-Day
About June 25th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 25, 1924, German astronomer Karl Reinmuth discovered asteroid 1023 Thomana at Heidelberg Observatory. The asteroid is a rare-type carbonaceous background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt.
- Day of the week: June 25th, 1924 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It Looks Like Rain by Wendell Hall
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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