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Vincent J. Donehue

Directing

September 22, 1915 – January 17, 1966 (died at 50)
Whitehall, New York
Male
12 Movies
6 TV Shows

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. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.

The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse

The Philco Television Playhouse

1948 6.6

Director

Age 33 (now 50)
3 eps
Producers' Showcase
PS

Producers' Showcase

1954 6.8

Director

Age 39 (now 50)
3 eps
Playwrights '56
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Playwrights '56

1955 6.3

Director

Age 40 (now 50)
4 eps
The Defenders
The Defenders

The Defenders

1961 6.3

Director

Age 45 (now 50)
1 ep
Peter Pan
Peter Pan

Peter Pan

1960 6.7

Director

Age 45 (now 50)
The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour

The United States Steel Hour

1953 6.3

Director

Age 38 (now 50)
1 ep
Lonelyhearts
Lonelyhearts

Lonelyhearts

1959 6.3

Director

Age 43 (now 50)
Sunrise at Campobello
Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

1960 6.0

Director

Age 45 (now 50)
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Goodyear Television Playhouse

Goodyear Television Playhouse

1951 6.0

Director

Age 36 (now 50)
1 ep
The Thief
The Thief

The Thief

1955 4.0

Director

Age 39 (now 50)
Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun

1957 6.5

Director

Age 42 (now 50)
Topaze
Topaze

Topaze

1957

Director

Age 42 (now 50)
Sizeman and Son
Sizeman and Son

Sizeman and Son

1956

Director

Age 41 (now 50)
Sincerely, Willis Wade
Sincerely, Willis Wade

Sincerely, Willis Wade

1956 8.0

Director

Age 41 (now 50)
The Trip to Bountiful
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The Trip to Bountiful

1953 10.0

Director

Age 37 (now 50)
Heritage of Anger
Heritage of Anger

Heritage of Anger

1956

Director

Age 41 (now 50)