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King Vidor
King Vidor is best known for The Oscars, The Ed Sullivan Show, Hollywood and Les Rendez-vous du dimanche. King Vidor was born on February 8, 1894. King Vidor died on November 1, 1982 at the age of 88.
- Born
- February 8, 1894
- Place of birth
- Galveston, Texas, USA
- Died
- November 1, 1982 (88 years old)
Biography
King Wallis Vidor (February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
Known for
Filmography
- 1980HollywoodSelf
- 1978Ciné regardsSelf
- 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
- 1973The Men Who Made the Movies
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has King Vidor been in?
King Vidor is best known for The Oscars, The Ed Sullivan Show, Hollywood and Les Rendez-vous du dimanche.
When was King Vidor born?
King Vidor was born on February 8, 1894. (Galveston, Texas, USA)
How old is King Vidor?
King Vidor died on November 1, 1982 at the age of 88.
Updated: November 4, 2026 ·