Profession: Writer and Director
Biography: Blake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was known for his work in comedy films, including the Pink Panther series, Breakfast at Tiffany's, 10, and Victor/Victoria.
Edwards began his career as a radio writer and actor before moving to the motion picture industry. He wrote, directed, and produced some of the most beloved comedy films of the 1960s and 70s. He also wrote and directed several popular television series, such as Peter Gunn and Mr. Lucky.
Edwards directed his last film, The Man Who Loved Women, in 1983. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003 and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2004.
Born: July 26, 1922
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Died: December 15, 2010 (aged 88)
Married Life
- 1969-11-12 American filmmaker Blake Edwards (47) weds "The Sound of Music" actress Julie Andrews (34) in Beverly Hills, California
Historical Events
- 1961-10-05 "Breakfast at Tiffany's" film, based on the novella by Truman Capote, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, and Buddy Ebsen, premieres
- 1963-12-18 "The Pink Panther" film premieres, directed by Blake Edwards, and starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, with theme music composed by Henry Mancini
- 1995-10-25 Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, and Blake Edwards' musical adaptation of the film "Victor/Victoria", starring Julie Andrews, opens at Marquis Theater, NYC; runs for 738 performances; Andrews declined Tony Award nomination because she felt other cast and crew should have been recognized
- 1997-07-27 Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, and Blake Edwards' musical adaptation of the film "Victor/Victoria", starring Julie Andrews, closes at Marquis Theater, NYC, after 738 performances
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