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Sidney Lumet

(1924–2011) Film Director United States

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Sidney Lumet was a film director from the United States, best known for Making movies.

Quick Facts About Sidney Lumet

Born
June 25, 1924
Died
April 9, 2011
Nationality
United States
Profession
Film Director
Notable works
Making movies
Spouse
Mary Gimbel

About Sidney Lumet

Sidney Arthur Lumet was an American film director. Lumet started his career in theatre before moving to directing television in 1950, and then directing films from 1957, where he gained a reputation for making realistic and gritty New York dramas that focused on the working class, tackled social injustices, and often questioned authority. He received various accolades including an Academy Honorary Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for nine British Academy Film Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director Silver Shell for Best Director Bodil Award for Best American Film Kinema Junpo Award Academy Awards Golden Bear Golden Globe Awards Nastro d'argento for best non-Italian film
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New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director National Board of Review Award for Best Director Academy Honorary Award Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Film Evelyn F. Burkey Award Nastro d'Argento for Best Non-European Foreign Film

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