Alvin Rakoff
Film and television director
Born
1927
99 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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A Canadian film and television director, contributed to multiple acclaimed productions over a career spanning several decades. Directed episodes of the influential series 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Prisoner'. Worked on feature films including 'The Birthday Party' and 'The Great Escape'. Also involved in various theatrical productions.
Directed episodes of 'The Twilight Zone'
Directed 'The Birthday Party'
Directed 'The Prisoner'
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