Blake Edwards

Director

Birthday July 26, 1922

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Tulsa, OK

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2010 (88)

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About

Director of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's as well as the Pink Panther series, which starred Peter Sellers. He directed over 50 different credits throughout his career, including both movies and television. The last movie he directed was the 1995 film Victor/Victoria. 

Before Fame

He worked as an actor during World War II.

Trivia

He received an Honorary Academy Award in 2004 for his contributions to the film industry. He often appeared in cameos in his and other director's films. 

Family Life

He married actress Patricia Walker in 1953. He then remarried actress Julie Andrews on November 12, 1969. He had four children: Amy, Jennifer, Geoffrey, and Joanna.

Associated With

He directed Audrey Hepburn in one of her most famous roles in Breakfast at Tiffany's.