George Cukor
Biography
An acclaimed theatrical director at the start of his career, George Cukor became one of the true "greats" of the cinema, who was often…moreBorn
New York, New York, USABirth Name
George Dewey CukorGender
MaleCredits
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Guest Star (6)
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American Masters
Himself (Archive Footage)
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The Academy Awards
Himself - Presenter
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S 53:
Ep 1
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards
3/31/81
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S 53:
Ep 1
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards
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The Mike Douglas Show
Himself
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S 14:
Ep 187
May 25, 1976
5/25/76
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S 11:
Ep 77
December 19, 1972
12/19/72
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S 14:
Ep 187
May 25, 1976
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The Dick Cavett Show
Himself
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S 7:
Ep 41
December 14, 1972
12/14/72
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S 7:
Ep 41
December 14, 1972
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The David Frost Show
Himself
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S 1:
Ep 37
August 26, 1969
8/26/69
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S 3:
Ep 90
February 3, 1971
2/3/71
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S 1:
Ep 37
August 26, 1969
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The Academy Awards
Himself
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S 40:
Ep 1
The 40th Annual Academy Awards
4/10/68
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S 37:
Ep 1
The 37th Annual Academy Awards
4/5/65
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S 40:
Ep 1
The 40th Annual Academy Awards
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American Masters
Trivia and Quotes
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Trivia
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Cukor was one of Joan Crawford's favorite directors. In an interview, she said "Mr. Cukor is a hard task-master, a fine director and he took me over the coals giving me the roughest time I have ever had. And I am eternally grateful."
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George Cukor's middle name was Dewey, which was chosen by his parents in honor of Spanish-American war hero George Dewey.
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Cukor directed 66 films in his career.
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Quotes
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Cukor: (on being labeled a "woman's director") You direct a couple of successful pictures with women stars, so you become a woman's director. Direct a sentimental little picture and all you get is sob stuff. I know I've been in and out of those little compartments. Heaven knows everyone has limitations. But why make them narrower than they are?
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Cukor: As a director, you've got to think of your own limitations. There are certain things you're sympathetic with, and there are certain things you say to yourself: Well, I can do it because I'm perfectly competent, but there's so many people who can do it much better than I can.
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Cukor: (advice he frequently gave to actresses) Don't just do something, stand there!
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