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Ida Lupino (4 February 1918 – 3 August 1995) was a British actress, director, writer, and producer. Throughout her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed eight, working primarily in the United States, where she became a citizen in 1948.
Ida Lupino was a versatile and influential filmmaker who started as an actress in Hollywood. She directed, wrote and produced many low-budget melodramas and TV shows, and was known for her tough and sympathetic roles.
- January 1, 1
- Camberwell, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Ida Lupino. Actress: High Sierra. Ida was born in London to a show business family. In 1932, her mother took Ida with her to an audition and Ida got the part her mother wanted. The picture was Her First Affaire (1932). Ida, a bleached blonde, went to Hollywood in 1934 playing small, insignificant parts.
- Actress, Director, Writer
- August 3, 1995
- February 4, 1918
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Jun 27, 2024 · Ida Lupino, English-born American film and television actress, director, and screenwriter who first gained fame through her portrayals of strong, worldly-wise characters and went on to become one of the first women to direct films in Hollywood.
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Nov 21, 2023 · Ida Lupino (4 February 1918 – 3 August 1995) was a British actress, director, writer, and producer. Throughout her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed eight, working primarily in the United States, where she became a citizen in 1948.
Jan 28, 2019 · Ida Lupino’s bold, subversive films tackled social issues and still seem fresh almost 70 years later, writes Caryn James.
Feb 2, 2018 · Learn how Ida Lupino, born in London 100 years ago, blazed a trail for women directors and independent filmmakers in Hollywood. Discover her eight key works as director, from Not Wanted to The Hitch-Hiker, and her challenges with censorship and distribution.
