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Tom Gries (December 20, 1922 – January 3, 1977) [citation needed] was an American TV and film director, writer, and film producer. Life and career. Gries was born in Chicago, Illinois. His mother, Ruth, later remarried to jazz musician Muggsy Spanier, who became stepfather to Ruth's sons.
Tom Gries was a director, writer and producer of TV shows and movies, such as The Rat Patrol, Will Penny and Helter Skelter. He won two Emmys and died of a heart attack in 1977.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Tom Gries was a director, producer and writer of features and TV movies, best known for Will Penny (1967) and QB VII (1974). He died of a heart attack in 1977, leaving behind three children and a musical family.
- December 20, 1922
- January 3, 1977
Jan 5, 1977 · Tom Gries, a writer and film maker who directed the motion picture “Will Penny” and the television specials “QB VII” and “Helter Skelter,” died Monday, apparently of a heart attack ...
Thomas S. "Tom" Gries (20 December 1922; Chicago, Illinois – 3 January 1977; Pacific Palisades, California) was an American TV and film director, writer and producer.
Tom Gries. Highest Rated: 87% Will Penny (1968) Lowest Rated: 20% The Greatest (1977) Birthday: Dec 20, 1922. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Oct 13, 2022 · FilmInk pays tribute to Tom Gries, a versatile and prolific director who worked in TV and cinema, and collaborated with Charlton Heston and Charles Bronson. Learn about his career highlights, such as Will Penny, Number One, Breakheart Pass and more.
