I
Film & Television
Ida Lupino
1918–1995London, EnglandHistoric
Portrait not yet licensed
Public-domain portraits will be added in a future wave.
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
Suggest a Correction
If you believe this entry contains an error, outdated information, or a sourcing issue, we want to hear from you.
Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Acting/Directing
- Years
- 1918–1995
- Birth Place
- London, England
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
More in Film & Television
- Ray Abruzzo(b. 1954)
- Danny Aiello(1933–2019)
- Alan Alda(b. 1936)
- Don Ameche(1908–1993)
Know someone we should add?
The list grows through community nominations. Help us expand toward 1,000.
Nominate a figure →