Stanley Donen
Biography
Stanley Donen was an American film director and choreographer born on April 13, 1924, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Recognized in the provided material for his directing work, he amassed fifty-six known credits in this field. He passed away on February 21, 2019, at the age of ninety-four. He was hailed by David Quinlan as the King of the Hollywood musicals, and his most celebrated work was the film Singin' in the Rain, which was released in 1952 and co-directed with Gene Kelly. Additional biographical details or works beyond these listed are not recorded in the provided sources.
Career overview
Stanley Donen was an American film director and choreographer born in Columbia, South Carolina, on April 13, 1924. Active in the film industry with fifty-six known credits primarily in directing, he was hailed by David Quinlan as the King of the Hollywood musicals.
His most celebrated work is the film Singin' in the Rain, which was released in 1952 and co-directed with Gene Kelly. Throughout his career, his contributions to cinema established his prominent standing within the Hollywood musical genre.
Donen passed away on February 21, 2019, at the age of ninety-four. His legacy endures through his extensive filmography and his celebrated collaborations and directorial works in American cinema.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016) as Self
- Stanley Donen: You Just Do It (2010) as Himself
- You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008) as Self
- Private Screenings: Stanley Donen (2006) as Self
- It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note (2006) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Filmmakers vs. Tycoons (2005) as Self
- Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Truth About Charlie (2002) Thanks
- What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' (2002) as Self
- Love Letters (1999) Director
- Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (1997) as Himself
- The Hollywood Soundtrack Story (1995) as Self
- Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook (1995) as Self
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- Audrey Hepburn: Remembered (1993) as Self
- MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992)
- Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man (1988) as Self
- Moonlighting (1985) Director
- Blame It on Rio (1984) Director
- Blame It on Rio (1984) Producer
- Saturn 3 (1980) Director
- Saturn 3 (1980) Producer
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- Movie Movie (1978) as Nightclub Emcee / Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Movie Movie (1978) Director
- Movie Movie (1978) Producer
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Lucky Lady (1975) Director
- The Little Prince (1974) Director
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Staircase (1969) Director
- Staircase (1969) Producer
- Two for the Road (1967) Director
- Two for the Road (1967) Producer
- Bedazzled (1967) Director
- Bedazzled (1967) Producer
- Arabesque (1966) Director
- Arabesque (1966) Producer
- Charade (1963) as Man in Elevator (voice) (uncredited)
- Charade (1963) Director
- Charade (1963) Producer
- The Grass Is Greener (1960) Director
- The Grass Is Greener (1960) Producer
- Once More, with Feeling! (1960) Director
- Once More, with Feeling! (1960) Producer
- Surprise Package (1960) Director
- Surprise Package (1960) Producer
- Indiscreet (1958) Director
- Indiscreet (1958) Producer
- Damn Yankees (1958) Director
- Funny Face (1957) Director
- Kiss Them for Me (1957) Director
- The Pajama Game (1957) Director
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) Director
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) Choreographer
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Director
- Deep in My Heart (1954) Director
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Give a Girl a Break (1953) Director
- Give a Girl a Break (1953) Musical
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) Director
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) Choreographer
- Love Is Better Than Ever (1952) Director
- Fearless Fagan (1952) Director
- Royal Wedding (1951) Director
- On the Town (1949) Director
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) Choreographer
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) Story
- A Date with Judy (1948) Music Director
- Big City (1948) Choreographer
- Living in a Big Way (1947) Choreographer
- Best Foot Forward (1943) as Cadet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stanley Donen best known for?
Stanley Donen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992), Moonlighting (1985), Blame It on Rio (1984).
When and where was Stanley Donen born?
Stanley Donen was born on April 13, 1924 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. They passed away on February 21, 2019.
How many credits does Stanley Donen have?
Stanley Donen has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 2016.
What is Stanley Donen's background in cinema and television?
Stanley Donen was an American film director and choreographer born on April 13, 1924, in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Recognized in the provided material for his directing work, he amassed fifty-six known credits in this field. He passed away on February 21, 2019, at the age of ninety-four. He was hailed by...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MGM: When the Lion Roars (1992) — aged about 68
- Charade (1963) as Man in Elevator (voice) (uncredited) — aged about 39
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 29
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 47
- Movie Movie (1978) as Nightclub Emcee / Cab Driver (uncredited) — aged about 54
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self — aged about 51
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