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Peter James Yates (24 July 1929 – 9 January 2011) was an English film director and producer, known for his versatility and “attention to detail” across a variety of genres. He received nominations for four Academy Awards (twice for Best Director and Best Picture), three BAFTA Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.
Peter Yates (1929-2011) was a British director and producer known for his action and comedy films, such as Bullitt, The Hot Rock and Breaking Away. He was nominated for four Oscars and won five awards, including two BAFTAs.
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Jan 11, 2011 · Peter Yates, a British-born director whose best-known films were well-observed tales of Americana, including the car-chase cop thriller “Bullitt” and the coming-of-age, bike-race comedy...
Jan 10, 2011 · Peter Yates, the Oscar-nominated English filmmaker who gave us one of the greatest car chases in cinema history and the defining sports drama of the '70s, died Sunday in London at the age...
Jan 10, 2011 · British filmmaker Peter Yates, who sent Steve McQueen screeching through the streets of San Francisco in a Ford Mustang in "Bullitt," has died at the age of 81. Yates was nominated for four...
Peter Yates. Director: Krull. Having seen Robbery (1967) and Bullitt (1968), it comes as no surprise that Peter Yates started out as a professional racing car driver and team manager - albeit briefly - before turning his attention to film.
Jan 10, 2011 · The British filmmaker, who also worked as an actor and a racing car driver, was nominated for four Oscars for his films. He directed the famous car chase scene in Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen, and other acclaimed movies such as Breaking Away and The Dresser.
