Robert Aldrich

Born on August 9, 1918 in Cranston, RI

An artistic maverick whose reputation in the United States did not match his prestige in Europe, Robert Aldrich directed some of Hollywood's more intense examinations of violence, morality, and survival during the 1950s and '60s. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1967	Directors Guild of America	Best Director	The Dirty Dozen	Nominated
1962	Directors Guild of America	Best Director	What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?	Nominated
1956	Berlin International Film Festival	Silver Bear for Best Director	Autumn Leaves	Won
1955	Venice International Film Festival	Silver Lion	The Big Knife	Won

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