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Joseph Losey

Directing

Born January 14, 1909 · La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Died June 22, 1984

Also known as Joseph Walton Losey · Joe Losey · Joseph Walton

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Walton Losey III (January 14, 1909, La Crosse, Wisconsin – June 22, 1984, London, England) was an American theater and film director. After studying in Germany with Bertolt Brecht, Losey returned to the United States, eventually making his way to Hollywood. In the 1950s Losey was blacklisted in the United States and moved to Europe, where he made the remainder of his films, mostly in the United Kingdom.

Awards & recognition

  • César AwardBest Film · 1977
  • César AwardBest Director · 1977
  • Palme d'Or · 1971
  • David di DonatelloBest Producer
  • Jean-Le-Duc award

Filmography23 titles