Vincent Sherman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vincent Sherman
On set of The Hasty Heart (1949), L–R: Patricia Neal, Vincent Sherman and Wilkie Cooper (cinematographer)
Born	Abraham Orovitz (1906-07-16)July 16, 1906 Vienna, Georgia, USA
Died	June 18, 2006(2006-06-18) (aged 99) Los Angeles, California
Years active	1928–1983
Spouse(s)	Hedda Comorau (1931–1984; her death)
Children	2

Vincent Sherman (born Abraham Orovitz; July 16, 1906 – June 18, 2006) was an American director and actor. He worked in Hollywood for many years. Some of his well-known movies include Mr. Skeffington (1944), Nora Prentiss (1947), and The Young Philadelphians (1959).

He started his career as an actor on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. Later, he moved into film acting. He then became a director, first making smaller films for Warner Bros. and then moving on to direct bigger, more important movies. He was a good friend of actor Errol Flynn and directed him in Adventures of Don Juan (1949). He also directed three movies starring the famous actress Joan Crawford: The Damned Don't Cry (1950), Harriet Craig (1950), and Goodbye, My Fancy (1951).

Early Life and Education

Vincent Sherman was born Abraham Orovitz. His parents were Jewish. He grew up in a small town called Vienna, Georgia. His father worked as a salesman for dry goods. After finishing his studies at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, he decided to become a professional actor.

Career in Film and TV

Sherman moved to New York City hoping to sell a play he had written. Soon, he became a stage director and an actor. He made his first appearance on Broadway in 1928 in a play called Marco Millions.

He came to Hollywood when movies were just starting to have sound. He acted in the 1933 film Counsellor at Law, which starred John Barrymore. In 1938, Sherman began working as a director for Warner Bros.. His very first film as a director was the horror movie The Return of Doctor X (1939), which featured Humphrey Bogart. Years later, in 2006, when he was 99 years old, Sherman recorded a special commentary for the release of The Return of Doctor X.

Sherman quickly became known for his skill in improving scripts. He could take any script and make it the basis for a successful movie. This talent helped him get to direct much larger films with famous stars. In the mid-1940s, he was known for directing films that focused on women's stories. As his career grew, he directed many different types of movies.

After his film career, Sherman worked in television. In 2004, he was one of 21 people interviewed for a documentary called Imaginary Witness. This film looked at how movies have shown the Holocaust over 60 years.

Personal Life

Vincent Sherman was married to Hedda Comorau. They were married from 1931 until Hedda passed away in 1984. They had two children together: a son named Eric Sherman and a daughter named Hedwin Naimark.

He wrote a book about his life called Studio Affairs: My Life as a Film Director. Until he passed away in 2006, he was in a relationship with actress Francine York for ten years.

Later Years and Death

Vincent Sherman passed away on June 18, 2006. He was 99 years old. He died at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California.

Selected Filmography

Vincent Sherman directed many films throughout his career. Here are a few examples of his work as a director and an actor.

Director (Feature Films)

Actor

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  On set of The Hasty Heart (1949), L–R: Patricia Neal, Vincent Sherman and Wilkie Cooper (cinematographer)

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