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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / cinematographer / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1940 Academy Award for Best Director
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. 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 | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Victor Fleming born?
February 23, 1889 – January 6, 1949.
Where is Victor Fleming from?
Victor Fleming is from Pasadena, California, United States.
What does Victor Fleming do?
Victor Fleming works as film director, film producer, cinematographer, director.
What is Victor Fleming known for?
Notable works include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Gone with the Wind, Captains Courageous.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.