Birthday of Alfred Hitchcock 2025
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He was a Brit film director and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema.
During his 60 year career he directed over 50 feature films.
Many of these are still widely watched and studied today.
He became known as the "Master of Suspense" and did many interviews where he shared the background and techniques of his art.
He earned 46 Academy Award nominations that included six wins but none were the award for Best Director.
He was nominated five times.
Alfred Hitchcock was knighted in December 1979, a scant four months prior to his death on April 29, 1980.
I recall him visiting the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) when I was a child.
I also remember "The Birds" and the suspense and fright it made me feel.
His was a long, fruitful life and he remains a favorite director of mine to this day.
2025 would have been his 126th year.
Rest in peace.