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George Roy Hill

Directing

Born December 20, 1921 · New York City, New York, USA

Died December 27, 2002

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Biography

George Roy Hill was an American film director, writer, producer and actor. His films include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973), both starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Both films also earned him nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director; he won for the latter.

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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

1973Director

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1969Director

A Little Romance

1979Additional Writing, Director

Slap Shot

1977Director

The World According to Garp

1982as Pilot (uncredited)

Lux Video Theatre

1950as Dan

The Great Waldo Pepper

1975Director, Producer, Story

Slaughterhouse-Five

1972Director, Producer

Hawaii

1966Director

Funny Farm

1988Director

The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

1970as Self

Toys in the Attic

1963Director

Period of Adjustment

1962Director

The World of Henry Orient

1964Director

The Little Drummer Girl

1984Director