Blake Edwards Celebrity Watchlist

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 (1958-61).
Although mostly known for comedies, he directed the drama Days of Wine and Roses, about an alcoholic couple; the experience motivated him and the film's star Jack Lemmon to begin alcohol-recovery programs.
While filming The Pink Panther, he and star Peter Sellers vowed never to work together again. They made up and reteamed on The Party and four more Pink Panther films.
Adapted and directed his musical-comedy film Victor/Victoria for Broadway; wife Julie Andrews starred in both versions.

1977, Writers Guild Awards — Adapted Comedy: Winner
1961, Directors Guild of America Awards — Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film: Nominee
1959, Emmy — Best Direction of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series-Under One Hour: Nominee
2003, Oscar — Honorary Award: Winner
1992, Directors Guild of America Awards — Preston Sturges Award: Winner
1959, Emmy — Best Writing of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series-Less Than One Hour: Nominee
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1982, Oscar — Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Nominee
1965, Writers Guild Awards — Comedy: Nominee
1983, Writers Guild Awards — Adapted Comedy: Winner
1982, Writers Guild Awards — Original Comedy: Nominee
1976, Writers Guild Awards — Original Comedy: Nominee
2002, Writers Guild Awards — The Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement: Winner
1963, Golden Globe — Best Director - Motion Picture: Nominee
1963, Writers Guild Awards — Comedy: Nominee
1958, Writers Guild Awards — Comedy: Nominee