Biography
Alex Segal was an American television and film director, producer, and writer, recognized for his pioneering work during the Golden Age of Television. Born in New York City, Segal began his career in radio before transitioning to television in the late 1940s. He directed and produced numerous live television dramas, including episodes of Pulitzer Prize Playhouse and The U.S. Steel Hour. Segal's direction of the television adaptation of Death of a Salesman (1966) earned critical acclaim. He also directed feature films such as The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and All the Way Home (1963). Segal's contributions to early television set high standards for live drama productions and influenced future generations of directors.
Filmography
all 28
Director 26
Movies 18
TV Shows 10
Producer 2
The Story of David (1976)
My Father's House (1975)
The Lie (1973)
The Crucible (1967)
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
Death of a Salesman (1966)
Harlow (1965)
Joy in the Morning (1965)
All the Way Home (1963)
Hedda Gabler (1962)
Alcoa Premiere (1961)
The Winslow Boy (1958)
Bloomer Girl (1956)
Ransom! (1956)
The Alcoa Hour (1955)
Producers' Showcase (1954)
Celanese Theatre (1951)
Actors Studio (1948)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1915-07-01
Deathday1977-08-22 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
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