February 23, 2019
Los Angeles – Directors Guild of America President Thomas Schlamme made the following statement upon learning of the passing of Stanley Donen:
“Stanley Donen was a treasure whose beloved contributions to film helped shape Hollywood’s Golden Era. His roots as a dancer and choreographer, and infectious energy informed his iconic style and precision as a director – which earned him five DGA feature film award nominations for his films Singin’ in the Rain (shared with Gene Kelly) in 1952, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in 1954, Funny Face in 1957, Damn Yankees (shared with George Abbott) in 1958, and Two for the Road in 1967. We are lucky to have had his presence as an active DGA member through the years, where he so generously shared his craft knowledge and experiences with his fellow members. Stanley’s unmistakable influence on generations of filmmakers can still be seen all around us today in contemporary film and television. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.”
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