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Darryl F. Zanuck was an American film producer and studio executive who played a major role in the Hollywood studio system. He produced three Best Picture winners and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II.
Learn about the life and career of Darryl F. Zanuck, one of the most influential figures in Hollywood's studio system. He produced classics like The Grapes of Wrath, How Green Was My Valley, and The Longest Day, and won an Oscar for his work.
- January 1, 1
- Wahoo, Nebraska, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Springs, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Darryl F. Zanuck, one of the most influential and controversial Hollywood moguls. From his humble beginnings as a writer and editor to his rise and fall as the head of 20th Century-Fox, Zanuck shaped the studio system and the film industry with his vision and ambition.
- September 5, 1902
- December 22, 1979
Jul 11, 2010 · A feature article on the filmmaker Darryl F. Zanuck, who was the dominant creative force at 20th Century-Fox in the thirties and forties. It explores his interest in history and his approach to biographical films, with examples such as The House of Rothschild and Clive of India.
- Tom Stempel
Aug 31, 2024 · Darryl F. Zanuck (born September 5, 1902, Wahoo, Neb., U.S.—died December 22, 1979, Palm Springs, Calif.) was a Hollywood producer and movie executive for more than 40 years and an innovator of many trends in film. Abandoned by his parents at age 13, Zanuck joined the U.S. Army and fought in Belgium during World War I.
Darryl Francis Zanuck (September 5, 1902 – December 22, 1979) was an American film producer and studio executive; he earlier contributed stories for films starting in the silent era.
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Jul 27, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Darryl F. Zanuck, the legendary producer who ran Twentieth Century Fox for 30 years and won the Cecil B. deMille Award in 1954. Discover his discoveries, collaborations, achievements, and challenges in Hollywood history.
