Mark Robson
Mark Robson (December 4, 1913 – June 20, 1978) was a Canadian-born film director, producer and editor. Robson began his 45-year career in Hollywood as a film editor. He later began working as a director and producer. He directed thirty-four films during his career including The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1955), Peyton Place (1957), for which he earned his first Academy Award nomination, Von Ryan's Express (1965), and Valley of the Dolls (1967).Robson died of a heart attack after shooting his final film, Avalanche Express, in 1978. The film was released a year after his death.
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Birth date | December 04, 1913 |
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Date of death | June 20, 1978 |
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