About
Director who was nominated for an Academy Award for the film Sergeant York, starring Gary Cooper.
Before Fame
He attended Cornell University, where he majored in mechanical engineering.
Trivia
He was described by film critic Leonard Maltin as the greatest American director who is not a household name.
Family Life
He was married three times. His last marriage was to Dee Hartford in 1953.
Associated With
He directed the film Today We Live starring Joan Crawford .
