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George Cukor
George Dewey Cukor, known professionally as George Cukor, was an acclaimed American film director and producer. Born on July 7, 1899 in New York City, Cukor rose to prominence overseeing a number of major films such as 'What Price Hollywood?' (1932), 'A Bill of Divorcement' (1932), 'Our Betters' (1933), and 'Little Women' (1933) during his term with RKO alongside David O. Selznick. When Selznick moved to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cukor followed in tow, directing other famous works including 'Dinner at Eight' (1933) and 'David Copperfield (1935). Though replaced as one of the directors of 'Gone with the Wind' (1939), he went on to earn success with films like 'The Philadelphia Story' (1940), 'Gaslight' (1944), 'Adam's Rib' (1949), 'Born Yesterday' (1950), among others. His dedication to the film industry earned him the Academy Award for Best Director for 'My Fair Lady' (1964). Cukor continued making films until the early 1980s before his death on January 24, 1983.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: George Dewey Cukor
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: July 7, 1899
Occupations: Film director, Producer
Years Active: 1930-1981
Spouses: N/A
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Awards and Nominations Received by George Cukor
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Movies Featuring George Cukor
A Star Is Born
Gone with the Wind
Little Women
The Wizard of Oz
Adam's Rib
The Philadelphia Story
Gaslight
My Fair Lady
Keeper of the Flame
Lust for Life
Rich and Famous
Pat and Mike
David Copperfield
Sid & Judy
Judy Garland: By Myself
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Marilyn: Something’s Got to Give
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
A Life of Her Own
Girls About Town
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of ‘My Fair Lady’
Desire Me
The Royal Family of Broadway
Our Betters
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
A Double Life
Garbo
The Actress
Hot Spell
Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess
Susan and God
Wild Is the Wind
Zaza
Let’s Make Love
I Met My Love Again
The Men Who Made the Movies: George Cukor
Edward, My Son
The Corn Is Green
Tarnished Lady
Bhowani Junction
Grumpy
The Virtuous Sin
Travels with My Aunt
1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year
The Chapman Report
No More Ladies
The Marrying Kind
Camille
Her Cardboard Lover
Two-Faced Woman
Something’s Got to Give
The Blue Bird
Rockabye
It Should Happen to You
Winged Victory
The Model and the Marriage Broker
What Price Hollywood?
A Woman’s Face
Justine
Love Among the Ruins
Sylvia Scarlett
Career Timeline
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2004
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self (archive footage)
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Self (archive footage)
1990
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn: Something’s Got to Give
Self (archive footage)
1988
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Self (archive footage)
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Self (archive footage)
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