George Roy Hill
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Summary
George Roy Hill was born on December 20, 1921[1], in Minneapolis[2]. He died on December 27, 2002[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], theatrical director[7], film producer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,876 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Louisa Horton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14]
- Educated at: Yale University[15], Blake School[16], HB Studio[17], Silliman College[18]
- Notable work: Toys in the Attic[19], Thoroughly Modern Millie[20], Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid[21], Slaughterhouse-Five[22], The Sting[23], Slap Shot[24], A Little Romance[25], The World According to Garp[26]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[27], Academy Award for Best Director[28], BAFTA Award for Best Film[29], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[30], Jury Prize[31], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[32], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[35]
- Commons category: George Roy Hill[36]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[37]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[38], World War II[39]
- Family name: Hill[40]
- Given name: George[41], Roy[42]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[43]
- Student of: Paul Hindemith[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[46], Tony Award for Best Director[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Name in native language: George Roy Hill[49]
Why It Matters
George Roy Hill has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was George Roy Hill born?
George Roy Hill's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].
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[11].
What did George Roy Hill do for work?
George Roy Hill worked as a film director[5], actor[6], theatrical director[7], film producer[8], and director[9].
Where did George Roy Hill go to school?
George Roy Hill was educated at Yale University[15], Blake School[16], HB Studio[17], and Silliman College[18].
What awards did George Roy Hill receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film[27], Academy Award for Best Director[28], BAFTA Award for Best Film[29], and BAFTA Award for Best Direction[30].