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George Cukor

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George Cukor Fast Facts:

First became fascinated with theater as a boy when his mother dressed up and entertained party guests at home.
Began his professional career as stage manager and Broadway director before heading to Hollywood in 1929 to work as a dialogue coach.
Because of his inspired work with actresses, he was considered a "woman's director," a description he didn't relish out of concern that it suggested his films were less serious and that it was code for his being gay.
After preproduction, he was fired as director of Gone With the Wind by producer David O. Selznick, primarily due to the demands and discomfort of Clark Gable.
At age 43, enlisted in the Army Signal Corps during World War II to direct training films; was honorably discharged a year later.

George Cukor Relationships:
Victor Cukor - Father
Helen Ilona Cukor - Mother
Elsie Cukor - Sister
George Cukor Awards:
1963 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1933 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1940 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1964 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
1951 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1965 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Winner
1950 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Winner
1960 BAFTA Awards: Best Film and British Film - Nominee
1965 BAFTA Awards: Best Film - Winner
College:
City University of New York, City College, New York, NY