King Vidor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

King Vidor

American film director, film producer, and screenwriter

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1894

Place of Birth: Galveston, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 01-Nov-1982

Profession: screenwriter, writer, film director, film producer, trade unionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

King Wallis Vidor (; February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades.
In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for a Best Director Oscar, and won eight international film awards during his career.
Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946).
Contrary to common belief, he is not related to fellow director Charles Vidor.