Alex Segal
Directing
Biography
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.
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Movies (17)
The Story of David1976Directing
My Father's House1975Directing
The Lie1973Directing
Decisions! Decisions!1971Directing
Certain Honorable Men1968Directing
The Diary of Anne Frank1967Directing
The Crucible1967Directing
Death of a Salesman1966Directing
Harlow1965Directing
Joy in the Morning1965Directing
All the Way Home1963Directing
Hedda Gabler1962Directing
A Marriage of Strangers1959Directing
The Winslow Boy1958Directing
Bloomer Girl1956Directing
Ransom!1956Directing
No Time for Sergeants1955Directing
Shows (11)
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II1976Directing
The Story of David1976Directing
ABC Stage 671966Directing- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre1963Directing
Alcoa Premiere1961Directing
DuPont Show of the Month1957Directing
The Alcoa Hour1955Directing- Producers' Showcase1954Directing
The United States Steel Hour1953Directing- Celanese Theatre1951Directing
- Actors Studio1948Directing