Michael Anderson

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Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson, Mike Todd and Frank Sinatra in 1956
Born
Michael Joseph Anderson, Sr.

(1920-01-30)30 January 1920
Died25 April 2018(2018-04-25) (aged 98)
OccupationMovie director
Years active1949-1999
Spouse(s)Betty Jordan (1939–?)
Vera Carlsilse (1969–?; divorced))
Adrienne Ellis (1977-2018; his death)
ChildrenMichael Anderson Jr.
David Anderson

Michael Joseph Anderson, Sr. (30 January 1920 – 25 April 2018) was a British movie director. He was best known for directing The Dam Busters (1955), Around the World in 80 Days (1956) and Logan's Run (1976). He was the step-grandfather of Laurie Holden.

Anderson died at his home in Vancouver, British Columbia on 25 April 2018 at the age of 98.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Michael Anderson obituary". The Times. Retrieved 28 April 2018.

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