Darryl F. Zanuck
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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. He played a major part in the Hollywood studio system as one of its longest survivors (the length of his career was rivaled only by that of Adolph Zukor).[1] He produced three films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture during his tenure.
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![]() Zanuck in 1964 | |
Born | Darryl Francis Zanuck September 5, 1902 Wahoo, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1979 77) (aged Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
Years active | 1922–1970 |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Richard D. Zanuck |
Relatives | Dean Zanuck (grandson) |