Darryl F. Zanuck

Film Producer

Birthday September 5, 1902

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Wahoo, NE

DEATH DATE Dec 22, 1979 (77)

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About

American producer, writer, actor, director, and studio executive who played a major role in the Hollywood studio system.

Before Fame

He joined the United States Army and served in France with the Nebraska National Guard and then took on freelance writing jobs.

Trivia

He earned three Academy Awards during his career for How Green Was My Valley from 1941, Gentleman's Agreement from 1947, and All About Eve from 1950.

Family Life

He married Virginia Fox in 1924.

Associated With

He collaborated with legends such as Bette Davis.