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Joseph L. Mankiewicz, also known by his full name Joseph Leo Mankiewicz, was an American screenwriter, producer, and director. Born on February 11, 1909, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Mankiewicz attended Columbia University and Stuyvesant High School. In his career, Mankiewicz was involved in various aspects of the film industry working as a translator, film producer, actor, and film director. He passed away on February 5, 1993, in Bedford, New York.
Joseph L. Mankiewicz was known for directing several notable films, such as 'All About Eve,' 'A Letter to Three Wives,' 'Escape,' 'People Will Talk,' and many more. Throughout his career, some of his other notable works include 'The Social Lion,' 'Only Saps Work,' 'The Gang Buster', and 'Finn and Hattie'.
Mankiewicz amassed numerous accolades for his work in the film industry, including Golden Globe Awards, Bodil Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Cannes Film Festival awards, Directors Guild of America Awards, and Academy Awards, among others. He also received the Academy Award for Best Director.
His family included relatives Rose Stradner, Herman J. Mankiewicz, and his child Tom Mankiewicz.
