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Blake Edwards: Biography
Birth Name:
William Blake Crump
Birth Place:
Tulsa, OK
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
07/26/1922, Leo
Profession:
Director; screenwriter; actor
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Blake Edwards Fast Facts:
Studio backlots became his playground after his mother married Hollywood production manager Jack McEdwards. His step-grandfather was J. Gordon Edwards, a director in the silent screen era.
Served in the Coast Guard during World War II.
Created the Emmy-nominated detective series
Peter Gunn
(1958-1961).
Though mostly known for comedies, he directed the alcohol-addicted couple drama
Days of Wine and Roses
, which motivated Edwards and the film's star Jack Lemmon to begin alcohol recovery programs.
Composer Henry Mancini wrote memorable theme songs for Edwards' films, including "Moon River" from
Breakfast at Tiffany's
, "Days of Wine and Roses," and the instrumental themes for
Peter Gunn
and
The Pink Panther
.
The set of
The Pink Panther
was tension-filled for Edwards and star Peter Sellers, who vowed never to work together again. The made up and rejoined for
The Party
and four more Pink Panther films.
Adapted and directed his musical-comedy
Victor/Victoria
for Broadway. Wife Julie Andrews starred in both versions.
Blake Edwards Relationships:
Amy Edwards - Daughter
Donald Crump - Father
Emma Walton Hamilton - Stepdaughter
Geoffrey Edwards - Son
Jack McEdwards - Stepfather
Jennifer Edwards - Daughter
Joanna Lynne Edwards - Daughter
Julie Andrews - Wife
Lillian McEdwards - Mother
Patricia Walker - Ex-wife
Blake Edwards Awards:
2003 Oscar: Honorary Award - Winner
1959 Emmy: Best Writing of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series-Less Than One Hour - Nominee
1959 Emmy: Best Direction of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series-Under One Hour - Nominee
1963 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1982 Oscar: Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Nominee
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