David Miller Biography

Fast Facts

• He directed the thrillers "Sudden Fear," "Midnight Lace," and "Executive Action," all of which received Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress
• After leaving high school, he worked as a messenger boy for the National Screen Service
• Directed educational documentaries with Pete Smith under MGM, which garnered him Academy Awards for "Penny Wisdom" and "Seeds of Destiny․"
• Directed the 1941 film "Billy the Kid," starring Robert Taylor and Brian Donlevy
• Has worked with John Wayne, the Marx Brothers, and Emanuel Levy
• His films were a variety of styles, ranging from westerns to educational films, his best style was thriller
• Is known to direct with feeling for both the landscape and the characters