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George Roy Hill Biography

Birth Name:George Roy Hill

Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession Director, Actor, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Reached the rank of major in the U․S․ Marine Corps after serving in World War II and the Korean War
After deciding to move to Ireland to study literature, he made his debut as a stage actor with the Irish theatre in 1948
Well known for using jump cuts in his action scenes
Often features airplane crashes in his various films
Interested in flying, he would memorize the records of World War I flying aces as a child
Studied music under composer Paul Hindemith while attending Yale University

1958Primetime Emmy-Best Direction - One Hour or More: nominated
1959Primetime Emmy-Best Direction of a Single Dramatic Program - One Hour or Longer: nominated
1964Palme d'Or-: nominated
1970Oscar-Best Director: nominated
1970DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Direction: winner
1972Jury Prize-: winner
1972Palme d'Or-: nominated
1973DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
1973Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: winner
1974Oscar-Best Director: winner
1974DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: winner
1975Readers' Choice Award-Best Foreign Language Film Director: winner
1977Hochi Film Award-Best Foreign Language Film: winner