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John Sturges (1910–1992)

John Sturges was born on January 3, 1910 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA as John Elliott Sturges. He was a director and producer, known for The Great Escape (1963), The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Bad Day at Black Rock (1955). He was married to Katherine Helena Soules and Dorothy Lynn Brooks. He died on August 18, 1992 in San Luis Obispo, California, ... See full bio »
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The Great Escape
The Great Escape Director
(1963)
The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven Director
(1960)
Bad Day at Black Rock
Bad Day at Black Rock Director
(1955)
The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed Director
(1976)
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 1974 McQ
 1973 Chino
 1972 Joe Kidd
 1969 Marooned
 1965 The Satan Bug
 1962 Sergeants 3
 1959 Never So Few
 1958 Saddle the Wind (uncredited)
 1956 Backlash
 1955 Underwater!
 1953 Fast Company
 1953 Jeopardy
 1951 Kind Lady
 1950 Right Cross
 1950 The Capture
 1949 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Kind Lady (1949)
 1948 Best Man Wins
 1947 Thunderbolt (Documentary short) (as Capt John Sturges)
 1946 Shadowed
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Capt John Sturges

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6' 2" (1.88 m)
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First worked as a stage manager for the San Rafael Players. See more »

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Predominantly male ensemble casts.

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Capricorn

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