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Stanley Donen Biography
Birth Name:Stanley Donen
Birth Place:Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Profession Director, Producer, Music department, Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 2002, he received the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers
- Recieved the Billy Wilder Award from the National Board of Review in 1995
- Before deciding to study dance, he studied psychology at the University of South Carolina
- Became fascinated with movies at a young age when he saw Fred Astaire dancing onscreen
- Is widely regarded for his work on various musicals
- Served as a photographer for the U․S․ Naval Air Service during World War II
- Directed the music video for Lionel Richie's tune "Dancing on the Ceiling․"
Awards
- 1953DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1955DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1957Boxoffice Blue Ribbon Award-Best Picture of the Month for the Whole Family (September): winner
- 1957Palme d'Or-: nominated
- 1958DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1959DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1967Golden Seashell-Best Film: winner
- 1968DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
- 1979Golden Berlin Bear-: nominated
- 1981Razzie Award-Worst Picture: nominated