Sam Spiegel
Samuel P. Spiegel (November 11, 1901 – December 31, 1985) was an American independent film producer born in the Galician area of Austria-Hungary. Financially responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed motion pictures of the 20th century, Spiegel produced films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture three times, a Hollywood first for a sole independent producer.
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Spiegel in 1963 | |
| Born | Samuel P. Spiegel November 11, 1901 |
| Died | December 31, 1985 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1927–1983 |
| Notable work | On the Waterfront, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia |
| Spouse(s) | Betty Benson Spiegel (m. 1958–1985, his death) Lynn Baggett (m. 1948; divorce 1953) Rachel Agranovich (m. 1920; divorce 1926) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Irving Thalberg Memorial Award |
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