Vincent J. Donehue
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 22, 1915
- Place of birth
- Whitehall, New York
- Died
- January 17, 1966
Biography
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.
Movies directed by Vincent J. Donehue
- Peter Pan 1960 · ★ 6.6
- Lonelyhearts 1959 · ★ 6.3
- Sunrise at Campobello 1960 · ★ 6.0
- The Thief 1955 · ★ 4.0
- Annie Get Your Gun 1957 · ★ 6.5
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street 1956 · ★ 10.0
- The Trip to Bountiful 1953 · ★ 10.0
- Sincerely, Willis Wade 1956 · ★ 8.0
- Sizeman and Son 1956
- Heritage of Anger 1956
- The Star Wagon 1957
- Topaze 1957