Sam Spiegel | |
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 Spiegel in 1963 | |
| Born | Samuel P. Spiegel November 11, 1901 |
| Died | December 31, 1985 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1927–1983 |
| Notable work | On the Waterfront, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Agranovich (m. 1920; div. 1926) Lynn Baggett (m. 1948; div. 1953) Betty Benson Spiegel (m. 1958–1985, his death) |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Awards | Irving Thalberg Memorial Award |
Samuel P. Spiegel (November 11, 1901 – December 31, 1985) was an American independent film producer. Financially responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed motion pictures of the 20th century, Spiegel produced films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture three times, a Hollywood first for a sole independent producer.[2]
- ^ a b Krebs, Albin (January 1, 1986). "Sam Spiegel, Producer, Is Dead at 84". New York Times. p. 48. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
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