Michael Anderson
English film director (1920–2018)
Michael Joseph Anderson, Sr. (30 January 1920 – 25 April 2018) was a British movie director. He was best known for directing The Dam Busters (1955), Around the World in 80 Days (1956) and Logan's Run (1976). He was the step-grandfather of Laurie Holden.
Michael Anderson | |
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Michael Anderson, Mike Todd and Frank Sinatra in 1956 | |
Born | Michael Joseph Anderson, Sr. 30 January 1920 |
Died | 25 April 2018 | (aged 98)
Occupation | Movie director |
Years active | 1949-1999 |
Spouse(s) | Betty Jordan (1939–?) Vera Carlsilse (1969–?; divorced)) Adrienne Ellis (1977-2018; his death) |
Children | Michael Anderson Jr. David Anderson |
Anderson died at his home in Vancouver, British Columbia on 25 April 2018 at the age of 98.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Michael Anderson obituary". The Times. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
Other websites
change- Michael Anderson on IMDb
- Michael Anderson at AllMovie
- Michael Anderson biography at BFI Screenonline