1894 - 1982
King Vidor American Director
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King Vidor was previously married to Elizabeth Hill (1932 - 1982), Eleanor Boardman (1926 - 1933) and Florence Vidor (1915 - 1924).
King Vidor was in relationships with Miriam Hopkins (1932) and Colleen Moore.
About
American Director King Vidor was born King Wallis Vidor on 8th February, 1894 in Galveston, Texas USA and passed away on 1st Nov 1982 Paseo Robles, CA USA aged 88. He is most remembered for The Big Parade, The Crowd, Show People. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
King Vidor is a member of the following lists: Academy Honorary Award recipients, American film producers and American television directors.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Dating | 2 |
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Married | 3 |
50 years, 10 months
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22 years, 8 months
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8 years, 3 months
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Total | 5 |
50 years, 10 months
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13 years, 7 months
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8 years, 3 months
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Details
First Name |
King
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Full Name at Birth |
King Wallis Vidor
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Alternative Name |
King Wallis Vidor, King Vidor, King W. Vidor
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Age |
88 (age at death) years
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Birthday |
8th February, 1894
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Birthplace |
Galveston, Texas USA
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Died |
1st November, 1982
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Place of Death |
Paseo Robles, CA USA
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Cause of Death |
Natural Causes
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Buried |
Cremated, Ashes scattered
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Height |
5' 11½" (182 cm)
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Build |
Athletic
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Eye Color |
Hazel
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian Science
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Film director, producer, screenwriter
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Occupation |
Director
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Claim to Fame |
The Big Parade, The Crowd, Show People
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Year(s) Active |
1913–1980
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Friend |
Victor Fleming, Arthur Freed, Colleen Moore, John Gilbert
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King Wallis Vidor (; February 8, 1894 – November 1, 1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award for his "incomparable achievements as a cinematic creator and innovator." He was nominated five times for a Best Director Oscar, and won eight international film awards during his career. Vidor's best known films include The Big Parade (1925), The Crowd (1928), Stella Dallas (1937), and Duel in the Sun (1946). Contrary to common belief, he is not related to fellow director Charles Vidor.