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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
Alexander Mackendrick was a Scottish-American director and teacher.
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.
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...