About
American director and actor best known for his roles in the movies include Mr. Skeffington, Nora Prentiss, and The Young Philadelphians.
Before Fame
He became a professional actor after graduating from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
Trivia
He directed three Joan Crawford movies: The Damned Don't Cry, Harriet Craig, and Goodbye, My Fancy.
Family Life
He was married to Hedda Comorau from 1931 until her death in 1984. They had two children, a son named Eric Sherman and a daughter named Hedwin Naimark. He had an on-set affair with Bette Davis. Until his death in 2006, he had been in a decade-long relationship with actress Francine York.
Associated With
In his memoir "Studio Affairs: My Life as a Film Director," he described his relationships with Joan Crawford and Rita Hayworth.
