Stanley Donen
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
- Became fascinated with movies at a young age when he saw Fred Astaire dancing onscreen
- Before deciding to study dance, he studied psychology at the University of South Carolina
- Is widely regarded for his work on various musicals
- Directed the music video for Lionel Richie's tune "Dancing on the Ceiling․"
- Served as a photographer for the U․S․ Naval Air Service during World War II
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'OrNominated
- 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 BearNominated
- 1981Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated