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David Winters

British-born American producer, director, actor, choreographer and dancer (1939-2019) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 80

David Winters was an English-born American actor, dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker. At a young age, he acted in film and television projects such as Lux Video Theatre, Naked City; Mister Peepers, Rock, Rock, Rock, and Roogie's Bump.

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A typical day, 30 days to 5 November 2026

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A life in dates

2019Died23 April 20192015Dancin': It's On!Film, Director2012Teddy BearFilm, Scott1995Body CountFilm, Producer1993Night TrapFilm, Producer1992Center of the WebFilm, Producer1990Future ZoneFilm, Producer1988Night WarsFilm, Producer1986Mission KillFilm, Director, Writer1982The Last Horror FilmFilm, Director, Writer1977Young Lady ChatterleyFilm, Producer1976Alice Cooper - Welcome to My NightmareFilm, Director, Producer1973Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFilm, Director, Producer1971Once Upon a WheelSeries, Director1966The MonkeesSeries, Director1965HullabalooSeries1962Stoney BurkeSeries1961Bus StopSeriesWest Side StoryFilm, 1961A-rab195877 Sunset StripSeries1957Perry MasonSeries, Charles 'Chick' Montana1956Rock, Rock, Rock!Film, Melville1953Atom SquadSeries, Charles West1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries1948Studio OneSeries, Tom Boyne (uncredited)1939Born5 April 1939

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  • West Side Story 1961
  • Teddy Bear 2012
  • Thrashin' 1986
  • The Last Horror Film 1982
  • Deadly Prey 1987

Filmography 40

123 credits on file

Television 18

About this person

He received some attention in Broadway musicals for his roles in West Side Story (1957) and Gypsy (1959). In the film adaptation of West Side Story (1961) he was one of the few actors to be re-cast in a different role than what he performed in the original stage version. West Side Story became the highest grossing motion picture of that year, and won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2019 · aged 80