David Miller

Birth Name:

David Miller

Birth Place:

Paterson, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Director, Writer, Producer

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

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