Irving Cummings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irving Cummings
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Cummings in 1922
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Irving Caminsky
October 9, 1888 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | April 18, 1959 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film director, actor |
| Years active | 1903–1959 |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Sinclair (m.1917) |
| Children | Irving Cummings Jr. |
Irving Caminsky (October 9, 1888 – April 18, 1959) was an American actor and director. He was known for his work in early movies, both in front of and behind the camera.
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Becoming a Star
Irving Cummings was born in New York City. He started acting on stage when he was just 16 years old. One of his first plays was called Diplomacy. He also performed in other plays on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City.
He acted with well-known stars like Lillian Russell in a group called the Proctor Stock Company.
In 1909, Irving Cummings began his movie career. He worked with the P. A. Powers company. He quickly became a very popular leading man in films. Around this time, he also started directing movies. He directed action films and sometimes comedies.
Directing Big Movies
Irving Cummings directed many films throughout his career. In 1929, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his directing work on the movie In Old Arizona. This was a big honor!
He became especially known for directing large, colorful musicals in the 1930s. These movies used a special film process called Technicolor, which made them look vibrant. He worked with famous actresses like Betty Grable, Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, and Shirley Temple. One of the movies he directed with Shirley Temple was Little Miss Broadway (1938). He made many of these films at 20th Century Fox, a major movie studio.
Personal Life
Irving Cummings was married to Ruth Sinclair. They had a son named Irving Cummings Jr., who also became involved in movies as a screenwriter and producer.
Irving Cummings passed away on April 18, 1959, in Hollywood, California. He was 70 years old.
Achievements and Recognition
Irving Cummings has a special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a famous sidewalk in Hollywood, California, where stars are placed to honor people who have made great contributions to the entertainment industry. His star was added on February 8, 1960.
In 1943, he received the Thomas A. Edison Foundation Gold Medal. This award recognized his outstanding achievements in the arts and sciences, celebrating his impact on the movie industry.
Filmography
Irving Cummings was involved in many films as both an actor and a director. Here are a few examples of his work:
Actor
- Uncle Tom's Cabin (1914)
- The Diamond from the Sky (1915)
- Don't Change Your Husband (1919)
- The Saphead (1920)
- Flesh and Blood (1922)
Director
- Flesh and Blood (1922)
- In Old Arizona (1928)
- Curly Top (1935)
- Poor Little Rich Girl (1936)
- Little Miss Broadway (1938)
- Down Argentine Way (1940)
- My Gal Sal (1942)
- The Dolly Sisters (1945)
See also
In Spanish: Irving Cummings para niños
