Alfred Hitchcock
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Job / Known for: Film director, producer, and screenwriter
Left traces: His suspenseful and innovative films
Born
Date: 1899-08-13
Location: GB Leytonstone, London, England
Died
Date: 1980-04-29 (aged 81)
Resting place: US California
Death Cause: Kidney failure
Family
Spouse: Alma Reville (1926-1980)
Children: Patricia Hitchcock (1928-2021)
Parent(s): William Hitchcock and Emma Jane Whelan Hitchcock
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Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most influential and acclaimed filmmakers of the 20th century. He was born in London, England, on August 13, 1899, to a Catholic family of Irish descent. He developed an interest in cinema and photography at an early age, and began his career as a title card designer for silent films. He soon progressed to writing, editing, and directing his own films, working for various British studios. He gained recognition for his distinctive style of suspense, mystery, and psychological thriller, often featuring innocent protagonists caught in dangerous situations, complex plots, macabre humor, and innovative camera techniques. He also collaborated with many talented actors, composers, writers, and technicians, creating a distinctive “Hitchcockian” style. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939, where he continued to make successful and influential films for major studios. He also became a celebrity in his own right, appearing in cameo roles in his films and hosting his own television show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. He received numerous awards and honors for his work, including two Golden Globes, eight Laurel Awards, five lifetime achievement awards, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. He was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1980. Hitchcock was married to Alma Reville, a film editor and screenwriter who collaborated with him on many of his projects. They had one daughter, Patricia Hitchcock, who also appeared in some of his films. Hitchcock died of kidney failure on April 29, 1980, at his home in Bel Air, California. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. His legacy lives on through his films, which are widely regarded as masterpieces of cinema and have influenced generations of filmmakers and audiences.
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