Director Ken Annakin Dies At 94; "Swiss Family Robinson", "The Longest Day" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 04-24-2009, 04:35 AM

Director Annakin Dies
24 April 2009 12:05 AM, PDT

Legendary British director Ken Annakin has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94.

The Swiss Family Robinson moviemaker, who helmed over 50 films during his five-decade long career, passed away at his house in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

Famous for his World War II movies including Battle of the Bulge, he also co-directed epic The Longest Day which starred Golden Era Hollywood superstars John Wayne, Gregory Peck and Henry Fonda.

Annakin, who had lived in the Los Angeles area since 1979, was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the British film industry in 2002. He was born in Yorkshire, England in 1914, before moving to America to follow his Hollywood ambitions.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline, daughter Deborah, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

-IMDB News

spreckenzeedeu · 04-24-2009, 10:26 AM

He made one of my all-tme fav Movies.

Liza · 04-25-2009, 07:59 PM

I'm embarassed to admit it, but this was the first film of his I thought of:

Oh he's made much better movies, sure, but this was the one that stuck in my head.

RIP, Ken. You will be missed.

browneyes106 · 04-26-2009, 12:42 AM

RIP Ken

04-24-2009, 04:35 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Director Ken Annakin Dies At 94; "Swiss Family Robinson", "The Longest Day" Director Annakin Dies 24 April 2009 12:05 AM, PDT Legendary British director Ken Annakin has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94. The Swiss Family Robinson moviemaker, who helmed over 50 films during his five-decade long career, passed away at his house in Beverly Hills on Wednesday. Famous for his World War II movies including Battle of the Bulge, he also co-directed epic The Longest Day which starred Golden Era Hollywood superstars John Wayne, Gregory Peck and Henry Fonda. Annakin, who had lived in the Los Angeles area since 1979, was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the British film industry in 2002. He was born in Yorkshire, England in 1914, before moving to America to follow his Hollywood ambitions. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline, daughter Deborah, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. -IMDB News

04-24-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
spreckenzeedeu form.known.as irishappydays Forum Regular* Join Date: Feb 13, 2000 Location: GERMANY Posts: 900	He made one of my all-tme fav Movies.

04-25-2009, 07:59 PM	#3
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I'm embarassed to admit it, but this was the first film of his I thought of: Oh he's made much better movies, sure, but this was the one that stuck in my head. RIP, Ken. You will be missed.

04-26-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	RIP Ken