Anatole Litvak

Director

Born May 10, 1902 in Kiev, Russian Empire [now Kyiv, Ukraine]. Died December 15, 1974.

Anatole Litvak (May 10, 1902 – December 15, 1974) was a Ukrainian-born filmmaker of Jewish heritage who wrote, directed, and produced films in a various countries and languages. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for the film The Snake Pit (1948).