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Zoneboy · 04-09-2011, 11:58 AM

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Sidney Lumet, who directed 12 Angry Men, Sepico and Dog Day Afternoon, died Saturday morning at 86.

According to the New York Times, his stepdaughter Leslie Gimbel said the cause was lymphoma.

Lumet, known for shooting on the streets of New York, had also helmed The Verdict, Network and recently Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.

He was nominated for five Oscars, for The Verdict, Prince of the City, Network, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men, and received an honorary Academy Award in 2005.

catlover79 · 04-09-2011, 12:01 PM

He also directed The Wiz, and at one point was married to Lena Horne's daughter. (Lena was also in The Wiz.) Excellent director.

Marvo301 · 04-09-2011, 03:31 PM

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