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Cecil B. DeMille

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Film director · United States

Date of birth
August 12, 1881
Died on January 21, 1959
Died at the age of 77
Would have turned 145 today

American film director, producer and actor (1881–1959)

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Cecil B. DeMille was a film director (United States). Cecil B. DeMille was born on August 12, 1881 in Ashfield. Among other things, Cecil B. DeMille was known for Sunset Boulevard, The Ten Commandments, and The Greatest Show on Earth. Cecil B. DeMille founded Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Known interest

Mercury Aviation Company

Founded company

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Facts about Cecil

Born
August 12, 1881 in Ashfield
Died
January 21, 1959
Nationality
United States
Occupations
Film director, Film producer, Director, Playwright, and Film editor
Languages
English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 62 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
August 12, 1881
Born on a
Friday
Zodiac sign
Leo
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What makes Cecil B. DeMille unique

In memory
Died at the age of 77
Today
Would have turned 145 today
  • Debut in 1914, the year Cecil B. DeMille turned 33.
  • First award in 1952, the year Cecil B. DeMille turned 71.

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Awards

AwardYear
Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award1952
Academy Award for Best Picture1953
Academy Honorary Award–
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame–

Founded companies

NameYear
Mercury Aviation Company–
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences–
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company–
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