John Sturges (1910–1992)

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John Sturges was born on January 3, 1910 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA as John Elliott Sturges. He was...

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Died: (age 82)

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  • Steve McQueen and John Sturges
  • John Sturges in Jeopardy (1953)
  • James Garner and John Sturges in The Great Escape (1963)
  • Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Steve McQueen, and John Sturges in The Great Escape (1963)
  • Steve McQueen, James Garner, John Sturges, and Jud Taylor in The Great Escape (1963)
  • Steve McQueen and John Sturges

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Filmography

All Filmography

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Another 5 wins & 13 nominations.

Did You Know

Trivia

He directed two actors to Oscar nominations: Louis Calhern (Best Actor, The Magnificent Yankee (1950)) and Spencer Tracy (Best Actor, Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)) and The Old Man and the Sea (1958)).

Trademark

Predominantly male ensemble casts.

Star Sign

Capricorn

Personal Details

Born

John Elliott Sturges

Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Died

(age 82)
San Luis Obispo, California, USA

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)

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