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Vincent J. Donehue
- Born
- September 22, 1915
- Died
- January 17, 1966 (50 years old)
- Place of birth
- Whitehall, New York
Biography
Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for Sunrise at Campobello (1958). He also directed the film adaptation of Sunrise at Campobello (1960), which garnered critical acclaim. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.
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Filmography
- 1961The DefendersSeries · Director
- 1960Peter PanFilm · Director★ 6.6
- 1960Sunrise at CampobelloFilm · Director
- 1959LonelyheartsFilm · Director★ 6.3
- 1957Annie Get Your GunFilm · Director
- 1957TopazeFilm · Director
- 1957The Star WagonFilm · Director
- 1956Sincerely, Willis WadeFilm · Director
- 1956Heritage of AngerFilm · Director
- 1956Sizeman and SonFilm · Director
- 1956The Barretts of Wimpole StreetThe Barretts of Wimpole StreetFilm · Director
- 1955Playwrights '56Playwrights '56Series · Director
- 1955The ThiefFilm · Director
- 1954Producers' ShowcaseProducers' ShowcaseSeries · Director
- 1953The United States Steel HourSeries · Director
- 1953The Trip to BountifulThe Trip to BountifulFilm · Director
- 1951Goodyear Television PlayhouseSeries · Director
- 1948The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries · Director
