George Roy Hill
Director

George Roy Hill Net Worth

George Roy Hill was an American film director born on December 20, 1921 in Minnesota. He is best known for directing the classic films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, both of which starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford. These two films combined to win 11 Academy Awards, cementing Hill's legacy as one of the most successful directors in Hollywood history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 20, 1921
Birth Place Minnesota
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 27, 2002 (age 81)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $3 Million (2024)

About

Directed Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the classic films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. The two features combined to win 11 Academy Awards.

Before Fame

He liked to visit the airport after school to watch the planes take off and land. He served as a cargo pilot in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Trivia

His directorial debut was the 1962 film Period of Adjustment.

Family Life

He married Louisa Horton on April 7, 1951. He had two children: John and George III.

Associated With

He directed A Little Romance starring Laurence Olivier.

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