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Michael Curtiz

Hungarian-American director (1886-1962) · Hungary · On the map · Directors · Died at 75

Michael Curtiz was a Hungarian and American film director, recognized as one of the most prolific directors in history. He directed classic films from the silent era and numerous others during Hollywood's Golden Age, when the studio system was prevalent.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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A life in dates

1962Died10 April 19621961The ComancherosFilm, Director1959The HangmanFilm, Director1955We're No AngelsFilm, Director1953Trouble Along the WayFilm, Director1952This Is Your LifeSeries1950The Breaking PointFilm, Director1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries1947Life with FatherFilm, Director1945Mildred PierceFilm, Director1944Academy Award for Best DirectorAward1943CasablancaFilm, Director1941The Sea WolfFilm, Director1939Dodge CityFilm, Director1938Angels with Dirty FacesFilm, Director1936The Charge of the Light BrigadeFilm, Director1933Mystery of the Wax MuseumFilm, Director1928Noah's ArkFilm, Director1886Born25 December 1886
  • Casablanca 1943
  • Mildred Pierce 1945
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood 1938
  • Angels with Dirty Faces 1938
  • Captain Blood 1935

People around Michael

Filmography 40

200 credits on file

Television 2

Awards

Academy Award for Best Director1944
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About this person

Country
Hungary
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1962 · aged 75