About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1915-09-22
Place of birth:
Whitehall, New York
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Vincent J. Donehue

Overview

Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for Sunrise at Campobello (1958). He also directed the film adaptation of Sunrise at Campobello (1960), which garnered critical acclaim. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.

Known for

Directing
1960 Peter Pan Directing Director 59
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1960 Sunrise at Campobello Directing Director 58
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1959 Lonelyhearts Directing Director 58
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1957 Annie Get Your Gun Directing Director 58
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1956 Heritage of Anger Directing Director N/A
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1956 Sizeman and Son Directing Director N/A
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1956 The Barretts of Wimpole Street Directing Director N/A
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1955 The Thief Directing Director 58
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1953 The Trip to Bountiful Directing Director N/A
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