Birthdate: October 15, 1900
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Died: September 13, 1987
Mervyn LeRoy, a renowned American film director, producer, and actor, established himself in vaudeville and silent film comedies early in his career. In the 1930s, he garnered praise for his effective and efficient directing style at Warner Brothers studios. His notable works include acclaimed films such as Little Caesar, I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang, Gold Diggers of 1933, and They Won’t Forget. In 1939, LeRoy made a successful move to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he achieved recognition as a producer for the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz.
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