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Charles Guggenheim

American film director and producer (1924-2002) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 78

Charles Eli Guggenheim was an American documentary film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was the most honored documentary filmmaker in the academy history, winning four Oscars from twelve nominations.

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2002Died9 October 20022000GossipFilm, Derrick's father1998A Place in the LandFilm, Director1995Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)AwardThe Shadow of Hate: A History of Intolerance in AmericaFilm, 1995Director, Writer1990Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)Award1989Island of Hope, Island of TearsFilm, Director1984High SchoolsFilm, Director1979A Place to BeFilm, Director1978National Gallery BuildsFilm, Director1969Academy Award for Best Live Action Short FilmAward1968Robert Kennedy RememberedFilm, Director, Writer1967Monument to the DreamFilm, Director1964Nine from Little RockFilm, Director, Writer1961The Fisherman and His SoulFilm, Director, Producer1959The Great St. Louis Bank RobberyFilm, Director, Producer1956A City DecidesFilm, Director1924Born31 March 1924

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)1995
Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)1990
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film1969

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2002 · aged 78

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