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Arthur Hiller Biography

Birth Name:Arthur Hiller

Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Profession Director, Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2002 for humanitarian, charitable and philanthropic efforts
  • Graduated from University College, University of Toronto with an M․A․ in psychology, then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force to navigate bombers over enemy European territory during World War II
  • Frequently collaborates with screenwriters Paddy Chayevsky and Neil Simon
  • Usually directs comedies, but has also ventured into drama and romance with great success
  • Served as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1993 to 1997
  • Credits "Rome, Open City" for influencing him as a director, since it was one of the first films he saw after leaving the military

Awards

  • 1962Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama: nominated
  • 1971Oscar-Best Director: nominated
  • 1971DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 1971Golden Globe-Best Director: winner
  • 1972Silver Berlin Bear-Special Jury Prize: winner
  • 1972OCIC Award - Recommendation-Competition: winner
  • 1972Golden Berlin Bear-: nominated
  • 1980Grand Prize-: nominated
  • 1998Stinker Award-Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!): nominated
  • 1999Razzie Award-Worst Director: nominated