Tom Pevsner facts for kids
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Tom Pevsner
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Born |
Thomas Pevsner
2 October 1926 |
Died | 19 August 2014 |
(aged 87)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Assistant movie director and producer |
Years active | 1953–95 |
Thomas "Tom" Pevsner was a British assistant movie director and producer. He was born on October 2, 1926, and passed away on August 19, 2014. His career in movies lasted for many years, from 1953 to 1995.
Some of his most famous movies include The Ladykillers (1955), The Longest Day (1962), and Dracula (1979). He also worked on several James Bond films between 1981 and 1995.
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Early Life
Tom Pevsner was born in Dresden, a city in Saxony, Germany. His father was a well-known scholar named Nikolaus Pevsner.
Family Moves to the UK
The Pevsner family was of Jewish background. Because of this, they had to leave Germany in 1933. They moved to the United Kingdom to escape danger.
Later Life and Career
Tom Pevsner became a British citizen. He worked as an assistant director and producer for many popular movies. His work helped bring many stories to the big screen.
Working on James Bond Films
A big part of his career was working on the famous James Bond movie series. He helped make these action-packed films from 1981 until 1995.
Death
Tom Pevsner passed away in London, England, on August 19, 2014. He was 87 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Tom Pevsner para niños