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George Seaton

Directing

Born April 17, 1911 · South Bend, Indiana

Died July 28, 1979

Also known as George Edward Stenius

Biography

George Seaton was an American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theater director. Seaton led several industry organizations, serving as a three-time president of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, president of the Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Directors Guild, and vice president of Motion Picture Relief Fund. He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays.

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Awards & recognition

  • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award · 1962
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1955
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1948
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Screenplay · 1948
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1955 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1948 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1944 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · nominated

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