Tom Daly (filmmaker)

Tom Daly
Born
Thomas Cullen Daly

(1918-04-25)April 25, 1918
DiedSeptember 18, 2011(2011-09-18) (aged 93)
NationalityCanadian
EducationUpper Canada College
University College, Toronto
Occupation(s)Producer
Film editor
Film director
Years active19401984
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Canada
Dr. hc, Concordia University
(Film awards below)

Thomas Cullen Daly OC (1918– 2011) was a Canadian film producer, film editor and film director, who was the head of Studio B at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).[1]

During his 44-year career, Daly produced, edited and/or directed 315 films.[2]

His remarkable awards roster includes eight BAFTA awards, eight Venice Film Festival awards, seven Cannes Film Festival awards and ten Oscar nominations. On April 27, 2000, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

  1. ^ Ellis 2000, p. 143.
  2. ^ "NFB pioneer Tom Daly dies at age 93." CBC News September 21, 2011. Retrieved: May 2, 2016.