Sidney Lumet facts for kids
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Sidney Lumet
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Lumet at 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
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Sidney Arthur Lumet
June 25, 1924 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Died | April 9, 2011 (aged 86) New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Resting place | Beth David Cemetery Elmont, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Professional Children's School |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Director, producer, screenwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1930–2007 |
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Notable work
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Dog Day Afternoon Equus 12 Angry Men Network Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Serpico Murder on the Orient Express The Verdict |
| Spouse(s) |
Rita Gam
(m. 1949; div. 1955) Gloria Vanderbilt
(m. 1956; div. 1963) Gail Jones
(m. 1963; div. 1978) Mary Gimbel
(m. 1980) |
| Children | 2, including Jenny Lumet |
| Parent(s) | Baruch Lumet Eugenia Wermus |
| Relatives | Jake Cannavale (grandson) |
Sidney Lumet (June 25, 1924 - April 9, 2011) was an American movie director, producer and screenwriter. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He directed more than 200 plays for live television. He also directed more than 40 movies. His movies include Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, 12 Angry Men, Network, Prince of the City and Q&A. He died of lymphoma in New York City.
Images for kids
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Lumet in the 1940 play, Journey to Jerusalem
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Directing a TV show in 1953
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Directing Anna Magnani in The Fugitive Kind (1959)
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Directing Marlon Brando in The Fugitive Kind (1959)
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Describing scene with Treat Williams in Prince of the City (1981)
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