About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1915-07-01
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Website:
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Alex Segal

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1976 The Story of David Directing Director 58
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1975 My Father's House Directing Director N/A
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1973 The Lie Directing Director 59
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1971 Decisions! Decisions! Directing Director N/A
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1968 Certain Honorable Men Directing Director N/A
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1967 The Diary of Anne Frank Directing Director 58
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1967 The Crucible Directing Director 58
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1966 Death of a Salesman Directing Director 58
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1965 Harlow Directing Director 58
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1965 Joy in the Morning Directing Director 58
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1963 All the Way Home Directing Director 59
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1962 Hedda Gabler Directing Director 59
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1959 A Marriage of Strangers Directing Director N/A
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1958 The Winslow Boy Directing Director N/A
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1956 Bloomer Girl Directing Director N/A
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1956 Ransom! Directing Director 59
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1955 No Time for Sergeants Directing Director 59
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Production
1971 Decisions! Decisions! Production Producer N/A
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1956 Bloomer Girl Production Producer N/A
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1954 Producers' Showcase Production Producer 69
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