Hal Ashby

Hal Ashby was born on September 2, 1929, in Ogden, Utah and passed away on December 27, 1988, in Malibu, California . He held United States citizenship and was an esteemed film director, producer, and editor known for his work in various film genres, such as action thriller, satire, romantic comedy, comedy, drama, comedy-drama, and documentary film . Ashby received education from Maine Maritime Academy .

His first release was in 1956 , and his latest work came out in 1988 . Hal Ashby directed several notable films throughout his career, including "Shampoo" , "The Landlord" , "Harold and Maude" , "The Last Detail" , "Bound for Glory" , "Coming Home" , "Being There" , "Second-Hand Hearts" , "Lookin' to Get Out" , "Let's Spend the Night Together" , "The Slugger's Wife" , "8 Million Ways to Die" , "Beverly Hills Buntz" , and "Jake's Journey" .

In addition to directing, Hal Ashby's notable works as an editor include "Captain Sinbad" , "Friendly Persuasion" , "The Big Country" , "The Diary of Anne Frank (2009 miniseries)" , "The Young Doctors" , "The Children's Hour" , and "The Best Man" . Ashby won Academy Awards for his achievements in the film industry .