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Donald Wrye

Directing

Born September 24, 1934 · Riverside - California - USA

Died May 15, 2015

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Biography

Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1970 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

Ice Castles

1978Director, Writer

Ultimate Betrayal

1994Director, Executive Producer

Fire on the Mountain

1981Director

Ice Castles

2010Director, Teleplay

Born Innocent

1976Director

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

1993Director, Producer

Stranger in the Family

1991Director, Executive Producer

Range of Motion

2000Director

Trail of Tears

1995Director, Executive Producer

Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape

2007Director, Writer