New York - Director Sidney Lumet, best known for his work on movies like Serpico, 12 Angry Men and Network, died over the weekend, reported family members. Lumet, who often focused on films that dealt with corruption and intrigue, died Saturday at age 86 of symptoms related to lymphoma, reported daughter Leslie Gimbel. His last film was 2007's Before The Devil Knows You're Dead. During his career, he was nominated for the Oscar five times, not winning until he got a lifetime achievement award in 2005. 'I wanted one, damn it, and I felt I deserved one,' he said of the honour. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a Polish actor, Lumet first acted on stage when he was four...
- 4/10/2011
- Monsters and Critics
He was known as an actor’s director who’s career spanned six decades beginning with live television in the early ’50′s. With Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, and Network, the New York-based Lumet helmed some of the most important films of the ’70′s and continued telling complex, intelligent stories through his final film, Before The Devil Knows You’Re Dead.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Sidney Lumet, who directed such impassioned, often furious, movies as Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and Network, died Saturday morning at his home in New York City. He was 86.
The cause of death was lymphoma, his stepdaughter Leslie Gimbel told the New York Times.
Lumet, who received five Oscar nominations and seven DGA nominations for his work, was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2005 for his .brilliant services to screenwriters, performers and the art of motion pictures..…..
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From The Hollywood Reporter:
Sidney Lumet, who directed such impassioned, often furious, movies as Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and Network, died Saturday morning at his home in New York City. He was 86.
The cause of death was lymphoma, his stepdaughter Leslie Gimbel told the New York Times.
Lumet, who received five Oscar nominations and seven DGA nominations for his work, was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2005 for his .brilliant services to screenwriters, performers and the art of motion pictures..…..
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- 4/9/2011
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of such acclaimed films as Network, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men, has died. He was 86.
Lumet's death was confirmed Saturday by Marc Kusnetz, who is the husband of Lumet's stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel. He said Lumet died during the night and had suffered from lymphoma.
A Philadelphia native, Lumet moved to New York City as a child, and it became the location of choice for more than 30 of his films. Although he freely admitted to a lifelong love affair with the city, he often showed its grittier side.
Such dramas as Prince of the City, Q&A, Night Falls on Manhattan and Serpico looked at the hard lives and corruptibility of New York police officers. Dog Day Afternoon told the true-life story of two social misfits who set in motion a chain of disastrous events when they tried to rob a New York City...
Lumet's death was confirmed Saturday by Marc Kusnetz, who is the husband of Lumet's stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel. He said Lumet died during the night and had suffered from lymphoma.
A Philadelphia native, Lumet moved to New York City as a child, and it became the location of choice for more than 30 of his films. Although he freely admitted to a lifelong love affair with the city, he often showed its grittier side.
Such dramas as Prince of the City, Q&A, Night Falls on Manhattan and Serpico looked at the hard lives and corruptibility of New York police officers. Dog Day Afternoon told the true-life story of two social misfits who set in motion a chain of disastrous events when they tried to rob a New York City...
- 4/9/2011
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
Chicago – The entire film industry mourns the passing of one of its best directors, Sidney Lumet, who has left us at the age of 86. The Oscar-nominated director succumbed to Lymphoma after a career that spanned decades and generations, inspiring countless filmmakers, critics, and movie fans around the world.
Sidney Lumet
To say that the career of Sidney Lumet was impressive would be a massive understatement. Very few filmmakers in history delivered at such a high caliber for so many years. For six decades, Lumet knocked it out of the park again and again. Even his misfires were usually more interesting than other filmmakers.
Lumet was nominated four times for the Oscar for Best Director (“12 Angry Men,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Network,” and “The Verdict”) and once for Best Screenplay (“Prince of the City”) but never took home the prize, winning an honorary statue in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, Sidney Lumet started as...
Sidney Lumet
To say that the career of Sidney Lumet was impressive would be a massive understatement. Very few filmmakers in history delivered at such a high caliber for so many years. For six decades, Lumet knocked it out of the park again and again. Even his misfires were usually more interesting than other filmmakers.
Lumet was nominated four times for the Oscar for Best Director (“12 Angry Men,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Network,” and “The Verdict”) and once for Best Screenplay (“Prince of the City”) but never took home the prize, winning an honorary statue in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, Sidney Lumet started as...
- 4/9/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
New York (AP) — Sidney Lumet, the award-winning director of such acclaimed films as "Network," ''Serpico," ''Dog Day Afternoon" and "12 Angry Men," has died. He was 86. Lumet's death was confirmed Saturday by Marc Kusnetz, who is the husband of Lumet's stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel. He said Lumet died during the night and had suffered from lymphoma. A Philadelphia native, Lumet moved to New York City as a child, and it became the location of choice for more than 30 of his films. Although he freely admitted to a lifelong love affair with the city, he often showed its...
- 4/9/2011
- by Bob Thomas and David B. Caruso (AP)
- Hitfix
Sidney Lumet, the director behind American movie classics such as 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon and The Verdict, died Saturday. He was 86. Lumet died from lymphoma at his home in New York City his stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, tells The New York Times. The film director, famous for creating art impassioned by social justice and satire, told The Times in 2007 that he made movies not as an attempt to change the world, but for his own love of the field. "I do it because I like it," he said. "And it's a wonderful way to spend your life." His films, which...
- 4/9/2011
- by Alison Schwartz
- PEOPLE.com
Lumet on the set of Dog Day AfternoonDirector Sidney Lumet passed away this Saturday morning of lymphoma at his home in New York City. He was 86.
Lumet last directed Before the Devil Knows You're Dead in 2007, but was best known as the director of 12 Angry Men, Network, Dog Day Afternoon, The Verdict and Serpico.
He was one of the great and respected directors to have never won an Oscar despite his many wonderful films and five Oscar nominations. He was, however, awarded an honorary Oscar in 2005. His films were nominated for a total of 46 Oscars and won six with 1976's Network being his most awarded with four.
Lumet was married three times -- to Rita Gam, Gloria Vanderbilt and Gail Jones -- before marrying his current wife Mary Gimbel in 1980. He is survived by his wife, stepdaughter Leslie Gimbel, stepson Bailey Gimble and daughters Amy Lumet and Jenny Lumet as...
Lumet last directed Before the Devil Knows You're Dead in 2007, but was best known as the director of 12 Angry Men, Network, Dog Day Afternoon, The Verdict and Serpico.
He was one of the great and respected directors to have never won an Oscar despite his many wonderful films and five Oscar nominations. He was, however, awarded an honorary Oscar in 2005. His films were nominated for a total of 46 Oscars and won six with 1976's Network being his most awarded with four.
Lumet was married three times -- to Rita Gam, Gloria Vanderbilt and Gail Jones -- before marrying his current wife Mary Gimbel in 1980. He is survived by his wife, stepdaughter Leslie Gimbel, stepson Bailey Gimble and daughters Amy Lumet and Jenny Lumet as...
- 4/9/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Sidney Lumet, the American film director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a stream of classic films including 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Fail-Safe, died on Saturday at age 86, the New York Times said. His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the newspaper said. Lumet was one of the leading film directors of the second half of the 20th century. He was prolific, directing more than 40 movies, and versatile, dabbling in many different film genres. Lumet often shot his movies in his native New York. In 2005, ...
- 4/9/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Us director of 12 Angry Men, The Pawnbroker and Dog Day Afternoon dies at home in Manhattan
Sidney Lumet, arguably the greatest director of the American crime drama, has died at the age of 86.
His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.
Lumet was nominated for the best director Oscar on four separate occasions between the late 50s and early 80s before picking up an honorary Academy Award in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, the son of two Yiddish stage performers, Lumet served as a radar repair man in the second world war before directing theatre productions in New York. This apprenticeship would form the basis for his later screen career. Lumet typically corralled his actors through a lengthy rehearsal period and then shot the film at speed. He made his feature debut with the acclaimed 12 Angry Men, a claustrophobic courtroom drama...
Sidney Lumet, arguably the greatest director of the American crime drama, has died at the age of 86.
His stepdaughter, Leslie Gimbel, said Lumet died of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.
Lumet was nominated for the best director Oscar on four separate occasions between the late 50s and early 80s before picking up an honorary Academy Award in 2005.
Born in Philadelphia, the son of two Yiddish stage performers, Lumet served as a radar repair man in the second world war before directing theatre productions in New York. This apprenticeship would form the basis for his later screen career. Lumet typically corralled his actors through a lengthy rehearsal period and then shot the film at speed. He made his feature debut with the acclaimed 12 Angry Men, a claustrophobic courtroom drama...
- 4/9/2011
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
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