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Director
Vincent J. Donehue
- Born September 22, 1915 in Whitehall, New York
- Died January 17, 1966
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.
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Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.
Known for
Peter Pan1960
Lonelyhearts1959
Sunrise at Campobello1960
The Defenders1961
The Philco Television Playhouse1948
The United States Steel Hour1953
The Thief1955
Goodyear Television Playhouse1951
Filmography
- 1961The DefendersSeriesDirector
- 1960Peter PanFilmDirector
- 1960Sunrise at CampobelloFilmDirector
- 1959LonelyheartsFilmDirector
- 1957Annie Get Your GunFilmDirector
- 1957The Star WagonFilmDirector
- 1957TopazeFilmDirector
- 1956The Barretts of Wimpole StreetFilmDirector
- 1956Sincerely, Willis WadeFilmDirector
- 1956Sizeman and SonFilmDirector
- 1956Heritage of AngerFilmDirector
- 1955The ThiefFilmDirector
- 1955Playwrights '56SeriesDirector
- 1954Producers' ShowcaseSeriesDirector
- 1953The United States Steel HourSeriesDirector
- 1953The Trip to BountifulFilmDirector
- 1951Goodyear Television PlayhouseSeriesDirector
- 1948The Philco Television PlayhouseSeriesDirector