JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ

Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Gender: Male
Known for: Writing
Birthday: February 11, 1909
Deathday: February 5, 1993
Place of Birth: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Joseph Leo Mankiewicz (/ˈmæŋkəwɪts/ MANG-kə-wits; February 11, 1909 – February 5, 1993) was an American filmmaker. A four-time Academy Award winner, he is best known for his witty and literate dialogue and his preference for voice-over narration and narrative flashbacks. Also known as an actor's director, Mankiewicz directed several prominent actors, including Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor, to several of their memorable onscreen performances.

Notable work

Filmography

Production

Original Film Writer
Original Film Writer
Original Film Writer
1972·
Sleuth
Director
Producer, Director
Screenplay, Director
Producer, Director
1963·
Cleopatra
Director, Screenplay
Director
Writer, Director, Producer
Screenplay, Director
Writer, Director
Screenplay, Director
1952·
5 Fingers
Director
Writer, Director
Writer, Director
Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
Director
Additional Writing
1948·
Escape
Director
Director
Screenplay, Director
Director, Writer
Producer, Screenplay
1942·
Cairo
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
1938·
Mannequin
Additional Writing, Producer
Screenplay, Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Story, Additional Writing, Producer
Producer
Producer
Writer, Producer
Producer
1936·
Fury
Producer
Screenplay
Dialogue
Screenplay
Screenplay
Original Story, Writer
Screenplay
Story
Screenplay
Story, Screenplay
1932·
Sky Bride
Screenplay
Writer, Adaptation, Story
Writer
1931·
June Moon
Story, Screenplay
1931·
Sooky
Story, Writer
1931·
Skippy
Writer
Dialogue
Writer
Writer
Adaptation, Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Title Graphics