Guy Hamilton
Guy Hamilton (16 September 1922 – 20 April 2016) was an English movie director. He directed 22 movies from the 1950s to the 1980s, including four James Bond movies first being Goldfinger (1964).
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| Born | 16 September 1922 |
| Died | 20 April 2016 (aged 93) |
| Occupation | Movie director |
| Years active | 1938–1989 |
| Spouse(s) | Naomi Chance, Kerima |
He also directed An Inspector Calls (1954), with Alastair Sim, the musical comedy Charley Moon (1956) Manuela (1957), and Battle of Britain (1969). In the late 1980s, Hamilton was also asked to direct Batman (1989), but declined.[1]
Hamilton died at the age of 93 on 20 April 2016 at his home in Majorca, Spain.[2]
References
- ↑ Bill "Jett" Ramey (6 September 2005). An Interview With Michael Uslan-Part 1. Batman-on-Film. http://www.batman-on-film.com/interview_muslan_2.html. Retrieved 16 September 2007.
- ↑ "James Bond director Guy Hamilton dead: Man behind Goldfinger dies in Majorca aged 93". Ibtimes.co.uk. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
Other websites
- Guy Hamilton on IMDb
- All That Glitters is Goldfinger: BAFTA Q&A with Guy Hamilton Archived 2011-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Guy Hamilton receives Cinema Retro award at Pinewood Studios Goldfinger Reunion
- Obituary - Hollywood Reporter