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George Roy Hill Facts
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born |
Dec 20, 1921 Minneapolis, MN |
| Died |
Dec 27, 2002 New York City, NY |
| Age | Died at 81 |
| Total Facts | 9 |
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945- 1985". Pages 429-433. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.
He directed 5 different performers in Oscar-nominated performances: Jocelyne LaGarde, Carol Channing, Robert Redford, Glenn Close and John Lithgow.
He studied drama at HB Studios in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975.
Not to be confused with another ace director of an earlier generation, George W. Hill (1895-1934).
Taught drama at Yale after retiring from his career as a director.
Uncle of Tim Hill.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Director for "Look Homeward, Angel."
Was original choice to direct Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976).