Darryl F. Zanuck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Darryl F. Zanuck

American film producer

Date of Birth: 05-Sep-1902

Place of Birth: Wahoo, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 22-Dec-1979

Profession: screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Darryl Francis Zanuck (September 5, 1902 – December 22, 1979) was an American film producer and studio executive; he earlier contributed stories for films starting in the silent era.
He played a major part in the Hollywood studio system as one of its longest survivors (the length of his career was rivaled only by that of Adolph Zukor).
He earned three Academy Awards as producer for Best Picture during his tenure, but was responsible for many more.