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Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899 in Leytonstone, United Kingdom and was credited as a film director, film producer and actor. Death is recorded on April 29, 1980, at the age of 80. Alfred Hitchcock was educated at University of London. Recorded honors include AFI Life Achievement Award (1979), Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1979) and 5 more. The listed height was 170 cm.
My Take
Hitchcock is, for my money, the single most instructive filmmaker to study. What I admire isn't the scares but the patience: he understood that suspense lives in the waiting, in letting the audience know more than the characters and squirm. Over six decades and fifty-plus features he basically wrote the grammar of cinematic tension that everyone still cribs from. The Englishman from Leytonstone earned every honor, from the AFI award to his knighthood. I keep returning to him because his films reward rewatching, you always catch a new piece of his clockwork.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Name (Japanese)
- アルフレッド・ヒッチコック
- Reading
- あるふれっど・ひっちこっく
- Born
- August 13, 1899 – April 29, 1980
- Origin
- Leytonstone, United Kingdom
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / actor / television producer / television director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- University
- University of London
Awards & achievements
- 1979 AFI Life Achievement Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1979 Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1971 BAFTA Fellowship
- 1960 Edgar Awards
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Golden Globe Awards
- Silver Shell for Best Director
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | North by Northwest |
| Notable work | The Man Who Knew Too Much |
| Notable work | Foreign Correspondent |
| Notable work | The Lady Vanishes |
| Notable work | The 39 Steps |
| Notable work | Saboteur |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Alfred Hitchcock born?
Born August 13, 1899.
When did Alfred Hitchcock die?
Died April 29, 1980, aged 80.
Where was Alfred Hitchcock from?
Alfred Hitchcock was from Leytonstone, United Kingdom.
What did Alfred Hitchcock do?
Alfred Hitchcock worked as film director, film producer, actor, television producer, television director.
How tall was Alfred Hitchcock?
Alfred Hitchcock was 170 cm.
What was Alfred Hitchcock known for?
Notable works include North by Northwest, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Foreign Correspondent.
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