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Stuart Rosenberg

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Stuart Rosenberg

Stuart Rosenberg (August 11, 1927 – March 15, 2007) was an illustrious American film and television director. Rosenberg was renowned for his movies including the classic Cool Hand Luke (1967), Voyage of the Damned (1976), The Amityville Horror (1979), and The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984). He was particularly celebrated for his frequent collaborations with actor Paul Newman. His directorial journey initiated with television series like Decoy, Naked City, and The Untouchables, carving a mark in the industry with his unique storytelling style. He had notable contributions to other popular series like The Twilight Zone, Rawhide, and The Trials of O'Brien. His prowess was recognized with an Emmy Award for directing 'The Madman', an episode of The Defenders. In later years, he replaced Bob Rafelson to create the remarkable movie Brubaker (1980).

Other notable works of Rosenberg include The April Fools (1969), The Newman Movies WUSA (1970), Pocket Money (1972), and The Laughing Policeman (1973). His directed biopic Let's Get Harry (1986) was done under the pseudonym Alan Smithee. Apart from his directorial career, Rosenberg shared his vast knowledge as a teacher at the American Film Institute, shaping the careers of successful filmmakers like Todd Field and Darren Aronofsky. His last film was the independent drama My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys in 1991. Rosenberg's rich legacy includes a variety of film genres, especially straight dramas and crime films.

8 movies
1 nomination

Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Stuart Rosenberg

Born: Brooklyn, New York, U.S

Citizenship: American

Birthday: August 11, 1927

Occupations: Film director, Television director

Years Active: 1957-1991

Children: 1

Spouses: Margot Pohoryles

Awards and Nominations Received by Stuart Rosenberg

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20th Directors Guild of America Awards 1968

Nomination

Feature Film

Cool Hand Luke

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