Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards (born William Blake Crump, July 26, 1922 – December 15, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer.Edwards' career began in the 1940s as an actor, but he soon turned to writing screenplays and radio scripts before turning to producing and directing in film and television. His best-known films include Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses, and the hugely successful Pink Panther film series with British comedian Peter Sellers. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he also directed dramas and detective films. Late in his career, he transitioned to writing, producing, and directing for theater.In 2004, he received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Crump William Blake
Birth dateJuly 26, 1922
Birth nameWilliam Blake Crump
Birth place
Tulsa Oklahoma
cause of death
Pneumonia
Date of deathDecember 15, 2010
Place of death
Santa Monica California
Hometown
Tulsa Oklahoma
Known for
Breakfast at Tiffany's (film)
The Pink Panther
Days of Wine and Roses (film)
The Great Race
Victor Victoria

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