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Alexander Mackendrick (September 8, 1912 – December 22, 1993) was an American-born director and professor, long based in Scotland. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and later moved to Scotland.
IMDb profile of Alexander Mackendrick, a Scottish-American director known for his Ealing comedies and Sweet Smell of Success. Learn about his life, career, credits, trivia, and more.
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- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Alexander Mackendrick, a distinguished British director born in the US and raised in Scotland. He made classic comedies like Whisky Galore! and The Ladykillers, and taught at the California Institute of the Arts.
- September 8, 1912
- December 22, 1993
Feb 5, 2013 · Alexander Mackendrick nurtured film and student directors. By Susan King, Los Angeles Times. Feb. 5, 2013 12 AM PT. British director Alexander Mackendrick made memorable films on both sides...
Explore the diverse and influential career of Alexander Mackendrick, a master of postwar British comedy and a subversive satirist. See his films from Whisky Galore! to Sweet Smell of Success, and learn about his legacy as a filmmaker and educator.
Sep 5, 2005 · Alexander Mackendrick (1912–1993) occupies a unique position in film history. After distinguishing himself as a director of nine films, Mackendrick made a midcareer move into teaching filmmaking, becoming Dean of the School of Film/Video at the California Institute of the Arts.
Dec 28, 1993 · A tribute to the film director and writer who made Ealing comedies and Hollywood classics. Learn about his life, career, achievements and legacy in this article from 1993.
