- Alfred Hitchcock (allthetropes.org)
The acknowledged master of cinematic suspense, “Hitch” is one of the most famous directors of all time. Most people have probably seen one of his films at some time. He was “Sir Alfred” for a brief four months before his death in 1980. He also produced and hosted the television anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents from 1955 to 1965, although he only actually directed a handful of the show’s episodes. Many of his films are adaptations of novels or short stories.
- Alfred Hitchcock (Wikipedia)
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the “Master of Suspense”, Hitchcock became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo appearances in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director, despite five nominations.
