Sidney Lumet (1924)
Lumet was an American film and televisiondirector with over 50 films to his name, three ofwhich received Academy Award nominationsfor Best Director. He began acting as a child,appearing in Yiddish productions and onBroadway. After serving in WWII, he began directing plays andteaching acting. He directed more than 200 television dramasbefore making his debut as a movie director in 1957 with theacclaimed Twelve Angry Men. For what did Lumet receive anAcademy Award in 2005? More…
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