Albert S. Ruddy
Albert S. Ruddy | |
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Ruddy at the 77th Academy Awards, 2005 | |
| Born | Albert Stotland Ruddy March 28, 1930 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | May 25, 2024 (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | City College of New York University of Southern California |
| Occupations | Film producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1965–2021 |
| Spouse(s) | Françoise Ruddy (divorced) Wanda McDaniel (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
Albert Stotland Ruddy (March 28, 1930 – May 25, 2024) was a Canadian-born American producer and screenwriter of film and television. He was known for producing the film The Godfather (1972) and Million Dollar Baby (2004), both of which won him the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also co-created the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965–71), and the action series Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001).