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Cecil B. DeMille

(1881–1959) Film Producer United States

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Cecil B. DeMille was a film producer from the United States, best known for The Ten Commandments.

Quick Facts About Cecil B. DeMille

Born
August 12, 1881
Died
January 21, 1959
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Producer
Notable works
The Ten Commandments
Spouse
Constance Adams DeMille

About Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil Blount DeMille, often known in popular culture as Mr. DeMille, was an American filmmaker and actor. Between 1914 and 1958, he created 70 features including silent and sound films. He is acknowledged as a founding father of American cinema and the most commercially successful producer-director in film history, with many films dominating the box office three or four at a time. His films were distinguished by their epic scale and by his cinematic showmanship. His silent films included social dramas, comedies, Westerns, farces, morality plays, and historical pageants.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Picture Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award Academy Honorary Award star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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