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Film & Television
Ida Lupino
1918–1995London, EnglandHistoric
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Why Included
Pioneer female Hollywood director; The Hitchhiker; Italian theatrical dynasty on father's side
Biography
First female director to join the DGA; one of only 6 female directors working in Hollywood at that time
Notable For
- Pioneer female Hollywood director
- The Hitchhiker
- Italian theatrical dynasty on father's side
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ida Lupino Italian?
Yes — Ida Lupino is of Italian heritage. Pioneer female Hollywood director; The Hitchhiker; Italian theatrical dynasty on father's side
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Acting/Directing
- Years
- 1918–1995
- Birth Place
- London, England
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
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