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Sidney Lumet
Philadelphia, United States
Archival Overview
Master American film director of gritty urban morality tales, who directed cinematic milestones including 12 Angry Men, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, and The Verdict.
Biographical Record
Sidney Lumet grew up in the Yiddish theater in New York and directed hundreds of live television dramas in the 1950s. His feature film debut, '12 Angry Men' (1957) starring Henry Fonda, became an enduring cinematic masterclass in tension, social ethics, and jury psychology.
Lumet went on to direct over forty features characterized by fierce naturalistic acting, moral dilemmas, and New York street authenticity: 'The Pawnbroker', 'Serpico', 'Dog Day Afternoon', and 'Network' (which won three acting Oscars). In 2005, the Academy presented him with an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement.
Key Life Milestones
12 Angry Men
Directed his sensational feature debut, earning three Academy Award nominations including Best Director and Best Picture.
Network and Prophetic Media Satire
Directed Paddy Chayefsky's prophetic television satire that won four Academy Awards and entered cinema lore.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialNew York City, United States