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Born on February 23, 1889 in Pasadena, California, United States, Victor Fleming was a film director, film producer and cinematographer. Death is recorded on January 6, 1949, at the age of 59. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Director (1940) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Victor Fleming was associated with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Gone with the Wind and Captains Courageous.
My Take
Victor Fleming fascinates me because he pulled off something almost unthinkable: directing both Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz in the same year, 1939. Both still rank in the AFI top 10, yet Fleming himself remains oddly underdiscussed compared to flashier auteurs. I think that's precisely because he was a craftsman first, a former cinematographer obsessed with the image rather than self-promotion. To me he embodies the studio-era professional who let the work speak. His death at 59 robbed Hollywood of a master who shaped how we still picture classic American cinema.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Victor Fleming
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクター・フレミング
- Reading
- ゔぃくたー・ふれみんぐ
- Born
- February 23, 1889 – January 6, 1949
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / cinematographer / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1940 Academy Award for Best Director
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | — | |
| Notable work | Gone with the Wind | — | |
| Notable work | Captains Courageous | — | |
| Notable work | Treasure Island | — | |
| Notable work | Red Dust | — | |
| Notable work | The Wizard of Oz | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Victor Fleming born?
Born February 23, 1889.
When did Victor Fleming die?
Died January 6, 1949, aged 59.
Where was Victor Fleming from?
Victor Fleming was from Pasadena, California, United States.
What did Victor Fleming do?
Victor Fleming worked as film director, film producer, cinematographer, director.
What was Victor Fleming known for?
Notable works include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Gone with the Wind, Captains Courageous.
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