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Arthur Hiller

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
  • Credits "Rome, Open City" for influencing him as a director, since it was one of the first films he saw after leaving the military
  • Served as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1993 to 1997

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 BearNominated
  • 1980Grand PrizeNominated
  • 1998Stinker Award - Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!):Nominated
  • 1999Razzie Award - Worst Director:Nominated
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