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Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet

Director & actor · born 25 June 1924 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sidney Lumet (June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011) was an American director, producer and screenwriter with over 50 films to his name. He was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Director for 12 Angry Men (1957), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Network (1976) and The Verdict (1982). He did not win an individual Academy Award, although he did receive an Academy Honorary Award and 14 of his films were nominated for various Oscars, such as Network, which was nominated for 10, winning 4.

The Encyclopedia of Hollywood states that Lumet was one of the most prolific directors of the modern era, making more than one movie per year on average since his directorial debut in 1957. He was noted by Turner Classic Movies for his "strong direction of actors", "vigorous storytelling" and the "social realism" in his best work. Film critic Roger Ebert described him as having been "one of the finest craftsmen and warmest humanitarians among all film directors." Lumet was also known as an "actor's director," having worked with the best of them during his career, probably more than "any other director."

Where to start: 12 Angry Men (1957).

As director 58

As actor 28

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sidney Lumet movie?

By viewer score, 12 Angry Men (1957) at 8.6/10.

What are Sidney Lumet’s most popular movies?

12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico.

How many movies has Sidney Lumet made?

86 films on TMDB, 58 as director, 28 as actor.

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