George Roy Hill

American film director (1921–2002)
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George Roy Hill

Summary

George Roy Hill is a human[1]. Born in Minneapolis[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1921[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 27, 2002[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], film producer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,217 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Roy Hill was born in Minneapolis[2].
  • George Roy Hill passed away in New York City[4].
  • George Roy Hill was born on December 20, 1921[3].
  • George Roy Hill died on December 27, 2002[5].
  • George Roy Hill was married to Louisa Horton[12].
  • George Roy Hill held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was George Roy Hill's native language[14].
  • George Roy Hill's professions included film director[6].
  • George Roy Hill's professions included actor[7].
  • George Roy Hill's professions included theatrical director[8].
  • George Roy Hill worked as a film producer[9].
  • George Roy Hill's professions included director[10].
  • George Roy Hill worked as a screenwriter[15].
  • George Roy Hill's education included a stint at Yale University[16].
  • George Roy Hill's education included a stint at Blake School[17].
  • George Roy Hill's education included a stint at HB Studio[18].
  • George Roy Hill's education included a stint at Silliman College[19].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is Toys in the Attic[20].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is Thoroughly Modern Millie[21].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid[22].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is Slaughterhouse-Five[23].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is The Sting[24].
  • A notable work attributed to George Roy Hill is Slap Shot[25].
  • George Roy Hill received the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[26].
  • George Roy Hill received the Academy Award for Best Director[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Minneapolis[2], George Roy Hill… he was born on December 20, 1921[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Yale University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Blake School[17], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in Hopkins[35]; HB Studio[18], a drama school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1945[38], headquartered in Greenwich Village[39]; and Silliman College[19], a residential college[40], in United States[41]. George Roy Hill studied under Paul Hindemith[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], film producer[9], director[10], and screenwriter[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Toys in the Attic[20], a film[43]; Thoroughly Modern Millie[21], a film[44]; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid[22], a film[45]; Slaughterhouse-Five[23], a film[46]; The Sting[24], a film[47]; and Slap Shot[25], a film[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[26], a class of award[49], in United States[50]; Academy Award for Best Director[27], an award for best direction[51], in United States[52], founded in 1929[53]; BAFTA Award for Best Film[54], a film award category[55], in United Kingdom[56]; BAFTA Award for Best Direction[57], a class of award[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1968[60]; Jury Prize[61], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[62], in France[63]; and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[64], a dramatic presentation award[65], founded in 1958[66].

Personal Life

George Roy Hill was married to Louisa Horton[12].

Death and Burial

George Roy Hill died on December 27, 2002[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[67].

Why It Matters

George Roy Hill ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,217 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68]

FAQs

Where was George Roy Hill born?

Born in Minneapolis[2], George Roy Hill…

Where did George Roy Hill die?

George Roy Hill died in New York City[4].

Who was George Roy Hill married to?

George Roy Hill's spouses include Louisa Horton[12].

What did George Roy Hill do for work?

George Roy Hill worked as film director[6], actor[7], theatrical director[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

Where did George Roy Hill go to school?

George Roy Hill was educated at Yale University[16], Blake School[17], HB Studio[18], and Silliman College[19].

What awards did George Roy Hill receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[26], Academy Award for Best Director[27], BAFTA Award for Best Film[54], and BAFTA Award for Best Direction[57].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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