George Roy Hill
Directing
Born December 20, 1921 · New York City, New York, USA
Died December 27, 2002
Biography
George Roy Hill (December 20, 1921 – December 27, 2002) was an American film director. He is most noted for directing such films as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, which both starred the acting duo Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Other notable films are Slaughterhouse-Five, The World According to Garp, The World of Henry Orient, Hawaii, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Great Waldo Pepper, Slap Shot, A Little Romance with Laurence Olivier, and The Little Drummer Girl.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1974
- Directors Guild of America Award — Outstanding Directing – Feature Film · 1973
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1973
- National Board of Review Award — Best Film · 1973
- Jury Prize · 1972
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- BAFTA Award — Best Direction · 1971
- BAFTA Award — Best Film · 1971
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1970 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Director · 1958 · nominated
Filmography15 titles
The Sting
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
A Little Romance
Slap Shot
The World According to Garp
Lux Video Theatre
The Great Waldo Pepper
Slaughterhouse-Five
Hawaii
Funny Farm
The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
Toys in the Attic
Period of Adjustment
The World of Henry Orient
The Little Drummer Girl