Henry King
Birth Name:
Henry King
Birth Place:
Christiansburg, Virginia, United States
Profession
Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
Fast Facts
- Received the George Eastman Award in 1955 for his contributions to film
- Was one of the original founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Starting out as an actor, he became interested in directing after filling in for his director for the retakes on one of his early films
- Quote: "(On casting actors) "If you're cast in a part and don't like it, then don't play it․ If you can't afford not to play it, then like it․""
- Is primarily known for adapting novels into movies
- At the time of his death, he was the oldest licensed private pilot in the United States
- Served as the deputy commander of the Civil Air Patrol coastal patrol base during World War II
Awards
- 1937Mussolini Cup - Best Foreign Film:Nominated
- 1937Mussolini Cup - Best Foreign Film:Nominated
- 1938Mussolini Cup - Best Foreign Film:Nominated
- 1944Oscar - Best Director:Nominated
- 1944Golden Globe - Best Director:Winner
- 1945Oscar - Best Director:Nominated
- 1952DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 1953DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 1955DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 1957DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated