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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.
One of the most distinguished (if frequently overlooked) directors ever to emerge from the British film industry, Alexander Mackendrick, was in fact born in the US (to Scottish parents), but grew up in his native Scotland, where he studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
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- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
One of the most distinguished (if frequently overlooked) directors ever to emerge from the British film industry, Alexander Mackendrick, was in fact born in the US (to Scottish parents), but grew up in his native Scotland, where he studied at the Glasgow School of Art.
- September 8, 1912
- December 22, 1993
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.
Feb 5, 2013 · British director Alexander Mackendrick made memorable films on both sides of the pond.
Alexander Mackendrick was a Scottish-American director and teacher.
Dec 24, 1993 · Alexander Mackendrick, the director of the classic British film comedies "The Ladykillers," "Tight Little Island" and "The Man in the White Suit," died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 81.
