Blake Edwards
Directing Born Jul 26, 1922 Died Dec 15, 2010 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA 187 credits
Biography
Blake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He began his career in the 1940s as an actor and later turned to writing radio scripts at Columbia Pictures. Edwards then transitioned to producing and directing, with notable films including Experiment in Terror, The Great Race, and the Pink Panther series. His work spanned multiple genres, including comedies, musicals, melodramas, and slapstick comedies. Edwards is also known for directing dramas such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and Days of Wine and Roses. He directed a total of 114 films, and his career spanned several decades. Edwards was born on July 26, 1922, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away on December 15, 2010.
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Career overview
Blake Edwards began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1940s as an actor. He later transitioned to writing radio scripts at Columbia Pictures. Edwards eventually applied his writing skills to producing and directing, marking the beginning of his career as a film director.
Edwards' directing career spanned a range of genres, including musicals, melodramas, and comedies. He is often associated with his work in the comedy genre, particularly through his collaborations with Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther film series. Edwards' comedies were highly successful, and he is also recognized for his dramatic work in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's and Days of Wine and Roses.
Throughout his career, Edwards directed a total of 114 films and television shows. His directing credits include notable films like Experiment in Terror and The Great Race. Edwards' career as a director spanned several decades, during which he established himself as a versatile and accomplished filmmaker.
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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret
Pink Panther and Pals · Original Series CreatorPink Panther and Pals · Creator
The Pink Panther 2 · CharactersJohnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
The Pink Panther · CharactersBreakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic
The Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 2 · WriterThe Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 3 · Writer
Behind The Feline: 'The Cartoon Phenomenon'
The Pink Panther Story
Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady
E! True Hollywood Story
Victor/Victoria · MusicalVictor/Victoria · ProducerVictor/Victoria · Original Film WriterVictor/Victoria · DirectorVictor/Victoria · Stage Director
Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
The Pink Panther · CreatorSon of the Pink Panther · StorySon of the Pink Panther · DirectorSon of the Pink Panther · CharactersAudrey Hepburn: Remembered
Julie · ProducerJulie · DirectorJulie · CreatorLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Switch · ScreenplaySwitch · Director
Skin Deep · DirectorSkin Deep · WriterWilliam Holden: The Golden BoyPeter Gunn · WriterPeter Gunn · Director
Sunset · ScreenplaySunset · DirectorJustin Case · Executive ProducerJustin Case · DirectorJustin Case · Writer
Blind Date · Director
A Fine Mess · WriterA Fine Mess · DirectorThat's Life! · DirectorThat's Life! · Writer
City Heat · ScreenplayMicki & Maude · Director
Curse of the Pink Panther · DirectorCurse of the Pink Panther · ScreenplayCurse of the Pink Panther · ProducerThe Man Who Loved Women · ScreenplayThe Man Who Loved Women · Director
Victor/Victoria · ProducerVictor/Victoria · DirectorVictor/Victoria · ScreenplayTrail of the Pink Panther · ProducerTrail of the Pink Panther · Director
S.O.B. · DirectorS.O.B. · ProducerS.O.B. · Writer
Casino · Executive Consultant
10 · Director10 · Producer10 · Writer
Revenge of the Pink Panther · DirectorRevenge of the Pink Panther · ScreenplayRevenge of the Pink Panther · ProducerRevenge of the Pink Panther · Story
The Pink Panther Strikes Again · DirectorThe Pink Panther Strikes Again · ScreenplayThe Pink Panther Strikes Again · ProducerDie Titelmacher
The Return of the Pink Panther · ScreenplayThe Return of the Pink Panther · ProducerThe Return of the Pink Panther · DirectorJulie: My Favourite Things · Director
The Tamarind Seed · ScreenplayThe Tamarind Seed · DirectorJulie and Dick at Covent Garden · Producer
Julie on Sesame Street · Executive Producer
Full filmography
- Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret (2019) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Pink Panther and Pals (2010) Original Series Creator
- Pink Panther and Pals (2010) Creator
- The Pink Panther 2 (2009) Characters
- Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) as Self
- The Pink Panther (2006) Characters
- Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic (2006) as Self
- The Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 2 (2005) Writer
- The Pink Panther: Classic Cartoon Collection Vol. 3 (2005) Writer
- Behind The Feline: 'The Cartoon Phenomenon' (2004) as Self
- The Pink Panther Story (2003) as Himself
- Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady (1997) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Victor/Victoria (1995) Musical
- Victor/Victoria (1995) Producer
- Victor/Victoria (1995) Original Film Writer
- Victor/Victoria (1995) Director
- Victor/Victoria (1995) Stage Director
- Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (1994) as Self
- The Pink Panther (1993) Creator
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) Story
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) Director
- Son of the Pink Panther (1993) Characters
- Audrey Hepburn: Remembered (1993) as Self
- Julie (1992) Producer
- Julie (1992) Director
- Julie (1992) Creator
- Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992) as Self
- Switch (1991) Screenplay
- Switch (1991) Director
- Skin Deep (1989) Director
- Skin Deep (1989) Writer
- William Holden: The Golden Boy (1989) as Self
- Peter Gunn (1989) Writer
- Peter Gunn (1989) Director
- Peter Gunn (1989) Executive Producer
- Sunset (1988) Screenplay
- Sunset (1988) Director
- Justin Case (1988) Executive Producer
- Justin Case (1988) Director
- Justin Case (1988) Writer
- The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen (1988) as Self
- Blind Date (1987) Director
- A Fine Mess (1986) Writer
- A Fine Mess (1986) Director
- That's Life! (1986) Director
- That's Life! (1986) Writer
- City Heat (1984) Screenplay
- Micki & Maude (1984) Director
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Director
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Screenplay
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Producer
- The Man Who Loved Women (1983) Screenplay
- The Man Who Loved Women (1983) Director
- The Man Who Loved Women (1983) Producer
- Victor/Victoria (1982) Producer
- Victor/Victoria (1982) Director
- Victor/Victoria (1982) Screenplay
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) Producer
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) Director
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) Story
- Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) Screenplay
- Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
- S.O.B. (1981) Director
- S.O.B. (1981) Producer
- S.O.B. (1981) Writer
- Casino (1980) Executive Consultant
- 10 (1979) Director
- 10 (1979) Producer
- 10 (1979) Writer
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) Director
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) Screenplay
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) Producer
- Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) Story
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) Director
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) Screenplay
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) Producer
- Die Titelmacher (1976) as Self
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) Screenplay
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) Producer
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) Director
- Julie: My Favourite Things (1975) Director
- The Tamarind Seed (1974) Screenplay
- The Tamarind Seed (1974) Director
- Julie and Dick at Covent Garden (1974) Producer
- Julie on Sesame Street (1973) Executive Producer
- The Carey Treatment (1972) Director
- Julie (1972) Director
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Wild Rovers (1971) Director
- Wild Rovers (1971) Screenplay
- Darling Lili (1970) Director
- Darling Lili (1970) Writer
- Darling Lili (1970) Producer
- The Monk (1969) Story
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Party (1968) Screenplay
- The Party (1968) Director
- The Party (1968) Producer
- The Party (1968) Story
- Inspector Clouseau (1968) Characters
- Waterhole #3 (1967) Producer
- Gunn (1967) Director
- Gunn (1967) Writer
- Gunn (1967) Characters
- Gunn (1967) Executive Producer
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Director
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Story
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Producer
- The Great Race (1965) Director
- The Great Race (1965) Original Story
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) Director
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) Screenplay
- A Shot in the Dark (1964) Producer
- The Pink Panther (1963) Director
- The Pink Panther (1963) Screenplay
- Days of Wine and Roses (1963) Director
- Soldier in the Rain (1963) Screenplay
- Soldier in the Rain (1963) Producer
- Experiment in Terror (1962) Producer
- Experiment in Terror (1962) Director
- The Notorious Landlady (1962) Screenplay
- Walk on the Wild Side (1962) Co-Director
- The Couch (1962) Story
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Director
- Dante (1960) Creator
- High Time (1960) Director
- Mr. Lucky (1959) Director
- Mr. Lucky (1959) Writer
- Mr. Lucky (1959) Creator
- Operation Petticoat (1959) Director
- Peter Gunn (1958) Writer
- Peter Gunn (1958) Director
- Peter Gunn (1958) Producer
- Peter Gunn (1958) Creator
- The Perfect Furlough (1958) Director
- This Happy Feeling (1958) Director
- This Happy Feeling (1958) Screenplay
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) Creator
- Meet McGraw (1957) Creator
- Operation Mad Ball (1957) Screenplay
- Mister Cory (1957) Director
- Mister Cory (1957) Screenplay
- He Laughed Last (1956) Story
- He Laughed Last (1956) Director
- He Laughed Last (1956) Screenplay
- My Sister Eileen (1955) Screenplay
- Bring Your Smile Along (1955) Director
- Bring Your Smile Along (1955) Story
- Bring Your Smile Along (1955) Screenplay
- The Atomic Kid (1954) Story
- Drive a Crooked Road (1954) Screenplay
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer! (1954) Writer
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer! (1954) Director
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Cruisin' Down the River (1953) Writer
- All Ashore (1953) Screenplay
- All Ashore (1953) Story
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) Director
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) Teleplay
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) Story
- Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder (1952) Writer
- Sound Off (1952) Writer
- Stampede (1949) Screenplay
- Stampede (1949) Co-Producer
- Panhandle (1948) as Floyd Schofield
- Panhandle (1948) Writer
- Panhandle (1948) Producer
- Leather Gloves (1948) as Vince Reedy
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) as Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)
- From This Day Forward (1946) as Night Club Patron
- Strangler of the Swamp (1946) as Christian Sanders Jr.
- Big Town (1946) as Nixon-Reporter (uncredited)
- Tokyo Rose (1946) as Joe Bridger
- They Were Expendable (1945) as Boat Crewman (uncredited)
- A Guy, a Gal and a Pal (1945) as Solider (uncredited)
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) as Lt. Smith's Crewman (uncredited)
- A Guy Named Joe (1944) as Flyer (uncredited)
- She's a Sweetheart (1944) as Soldier
- The Unwritten Code (1944) as Swede (uncredited)
- Marshal of Reno (1944) as Lee
- There's Something About a Soldier (1943)
- Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) as Cadet (uncredited)
- Lucky Legs (1942) as Red Arrow Messenger
- The Pink Panther Characters