Motion Picture Director, Actor. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England, and made his professional debut as an actor on stage. He would then appear in the film "Caesar and Cleopatra" (1945). After these experiences, he transitioned to film editing and worked on such memorable films as "I'm Alright Jack" (1959), "The Millionairess" (1960), "Lolita" (1962), "The L-Shaped Room" (1962), "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb" (1964) and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965). He moved on to directing and made his debut with the picture "Dutchman" (1966). This was followed with his directing of Katharine Hepburn to an Academy Award in "The Lion in Winter" (1968). Harvey received an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for his efforts. In 1971, he directed George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward in "They Might Be Giants." Among his other credits include "The Abdication" (1974), "Players" (1979) and "Grace Quigley" (1984).
Motion Picture Director, Actor. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England, and made his professional debut as an actor on stage. He would then appear in the film "Caesar and Cleopatra" (1945). After these experiences, he transitioned to film editing and worked on such memorable films as "I'm Alright Jack" (1959), "The Millionairess" (1960), "Lolita" (1962), "The L-Shaped Room" (1962), "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb" (1964) and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965). He moved on to directing and made his debut with the picture "Dutchman" (1966). This was followed with his directing of Katharine Hepburn to an Academy Award in "The Lion in Winter" (1968). Harvey received an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for his efforts. In 1971, he directed George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward in "They Might Be Giants." Among his other credits include "The Abdication" (1974), "Players" (1979) and "Grace Quigley" (1984).
Bio by: C.S.
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