George Englund
Film editor and director of 'The Great White Hope'
Born
June 22nd, 1926
98 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Englund began a career in the entertainment industry as an actor before transitioning into directing and producing. He gained prominence as a film editor and director, particularly for directing the 1970 film 'The Great White Hope'. The film was nominated for multiple Academy Awards and starred James Earl Jones. Englund continued to work in various capacities in film and television throughout his career, contributing to numerous projects and expanding his influence behind the camera.
Directed 'The Great White Hope'
Edited films including 'The Brothers Karamazov'
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