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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia László Benedek (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈlaːsloː ˈbɛnɛdɛk]; March 5, 1905 – March 11, 1992; sometimes Laslo Benedek) was a Hungarian-born film director and cinematographer, most notable for directing The Wild One (1953). Born in Budapest, he worked as a writer and editor in Hungarian cinema until World War II. Louis B. Mayer helped the Jewish Benedek escape and brought him to Hollywood where he directed his first film for MGM in 1944 as a stand-in. He gained recognition for his direction of the film version of Death of a Salesman (1951), for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and a Best Director nomination from the Directors Guild of America. However, it was for his directorial efforts on his next project that Benedek is best remembered. His motorcycle gang film The Wild One (1953) caused a storm of controversy and was banned...
Known for
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
MannixSeries • 1967
The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962
Combat!Series • 1962
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries • 1956
Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952
RawhideSeries • 1959
Naked CitySeries • 1958
ThrillerSeries • 1960
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1963
Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaSeries • 1964
12 O'Clock HighSeries • 1964
Felony SquadSeries • 1966
Telephone TimeSeries • 1956
Stoney BurkeSeries • 1962
Cavalcade of AmericaSeries • 1952
The Wild OneMovie • 1953
The Night VisitorMovie • 1971
Death of a SalesmanMovie • 1951
Port of New YorkMovie • 1949