| Blake Edwards | |
|---|---|
 Edwards at the 76th Academy Awards | |
| 1 Nomination / 1 Win | |
| Role | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Born | July 26, 1922 |
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA | |
| Died | December 15, 2010 |
Blake Edwards was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He began his career in the 1940s as an actor, but he soon turned to writing screenplays and radio scripts before turning to producing and directing in film and television. His best-known films include Operation Petticoat (1959), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), The Great Race (1964), Darling Lili (1970), 10 (1976), Victor/Victoria (1982) and the hugely successful The Pink Panther film series with British comedian Peter Sellers with whom collaborated on many films with. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he also directed dramas and detective films. Late in his career, he transitioned to writing, producing, and directing for theater.
Nominations[]
- 55th Academy Awards, 1982
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Victor/Victoria
Special and Honorary Awards[]
- 76th Academy Awards, 2003
- Honorary Award in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen.
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