When was Alfred Hitchcock born and when did they die?

Alfred Hitchcock was born in 1899 and died in 1980, living to about 81 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as Alfred Hitchcock?

Alfred Hitchcock's closest contemporary was Georgia O'Keeffe, with whom they shared 81 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

Alfred Hitchcock

Q: What was Alfred Hitchcock known for?

Alfred Hitchcock was known for: Master of Suspense — Psycho, Vertigo. Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense", Hitchcock became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo appearances in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–65). Among other accolades, his films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director, despite five nominations.

1899 – 1980

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Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense", Hitchcock became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo appearances in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–65). Among other accolades, his films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director, despite five nominations.

Alfred Hitchcock

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