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Director
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Diana Wynyard (1943-1947), Penelope Dudley-Ward (1948-1976)
Children
1 child: Max Reed
Parents
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Beatrice May Pinney
Siblings
Guy Reed, Claude Reed, Robin Reed, Peter Reed, Juliet Reed
Education
The King's School Canterbury
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Latin < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 16,814 Wikipedia views/month
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Carol Reed is known for directing.
Born in Putney, London, England, UK (died at age 69).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Director.
Carol Reed has 25 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (25)
Follow Me!
Director
Flap
Director
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Director, Producer
The Running Man
Producer, Director
Our Man in Havana
Producer, Director
The Key
Director
A Kid for Two Farthings
Producer, Director
Outcast of the Islands
Director
The Fallen Idol
Producer, Director
Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out
Director, Producer
AWARDS (4)
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Academy Award for Best Director
1969
WON
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Director
1969
WON
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National Board of Review Award for Best Film
WON
B
Knight Bachelor
WON
Biography
Sir Carol Reed (30 December 1906 – 25 April 1976) was an English film director best known for Odd Man Out (1947), The Fallen Idol (1948), and The Third Man (1949). He won the Palme d'Or for The Third Man and the 1968 Academy Award for Best Director for Oliver!.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Carol Reed?
Carol Reed was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Carol Reed born?
Carol Reed was born in Putney, London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Carol Reed been in?
Carol Reed has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Follow Me! (1972), Flap (1970), The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), The Running Man (1963), Our Man in Havana (1960).
What is Carol Reed known for?
Carol Reed is primarily known as a director. Sir Carol Reed (30 December 1906 – 25 April 1976) was an English film director best known for Odd Man Out (1947), The Fallen Idol…
Where can I find more information about Carol Reed?
You can find more about Carol Reed on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
