Sidney Salkow_
New York City, New York, USA
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Born
New York City, New York, USA
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Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film director, Military officer, Screenwriter
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(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Harvard Law School, Columbia University, City College of New York
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Old English < Proto-West Germanic (*sīd)
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Sidney Salkow is known for directing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (died at age 91).
Sidney Salkow has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
Biography
Sidney Salkow (June 16, 1909 – October 18, 1998 in New York, New York) was an American film director (more than 50 motion pictures), screen writer, and television director.
Salkow was educated at the City College of New York, Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After school he returned to New York City and became an assistant director of theater and playwright. Later on he then established himself as a theatrical director. In 1932, he joined up with the film industry starting as a dialogue director but soon later, after achieving the ranks, he became a prolific writer/director of such films as Sitting Bull, Twice-Told Tales, and The Last Man on Earth (the last two both starring Vincent Price).
Additionally, Salkow directed episodes of many popular TV series including Lassie, The Cisco Kid, and The Addams Family.
At the age of 59, Salkow retired from directing, and taught film courses at California State University-Northridge, where he became a professor emeritus and headed the film side of the Radio, Television and Film Department. He died October 18, 1998 in Valley Village, California from natural causes at the age of 89.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Sidney Salkow?
Sidney Salkow was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Sidney Salkow born?
Sidney Salkow was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Sidney Salkow been in?
Sidney Salkow has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Great Sioux Massacre (1965), Blood on the Arrow (1964), The Quick Gun (1964), The Addams Family (1964), The Big Night (1960).
What is Sidney Salkow known for?
Sidney Salkow is primarily known as a director. Sidney Salkow (June 16, 1909 – October 18, 1998 in New York, New York) was an American film director (more than 50 motion pictures), screen…
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