George Seaton
George Seaton | |
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| Born | George Edward Stenius April 17, 1911 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1979 (aged 68) |
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| Years active | 1934–1973 |
| Spouse |
Phyllis Loughton (m. 1936) |
George Seaton (born George Edward Stenius; April 17, 1911 – July 28, 1979) was an American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theater director. Seaton led several industry organizations, serving as a three-time president of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, president of the Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Directors Guild, and vice president of Motion Picture Relief Fund. He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays.