Person Details

Birthday:

Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Homepage:

Movie Involvements: 19

TV Involvements: 11


Most Famous Work

Biography

Alex Segal was an American television and film director, producer, and writer, recognized for his pioneering work during the Golden Age of Television. Born in New York City, Segal began his career in radio before transitioning to television in the late 1940s. He directed and produced numerous live television dramas, including episodes of Pulitzer Prize Playhouse and The U.S. Steel Hour. Segal's direction of the television adaptation of Death of a Salesman (1966) earned critical acclaim. He also directed feature films such as The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and All the Way Home (1963). Segal's contributions to early television set high standards for live drama productions and influenced future generations of directors.

Most Famous Work

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Average
6
DuPont Show of the Month
Average
6

DuPont Show of the Month

(1957) Director
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Average
9
ABC Stage 67
Average
6

ABC Stage 67

(1966) Director
Producers' Showcase
Average
6

Producers' Showcase

(1954) Director
The United States Steel Hour
Average
4
The Alcoa Hour
Average
4

The Alcoa Hour

(1955) Director
Alcoa Premiere
Average
6

Alcoa Premiere

(1961) Director

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
1971 Producer
1956 Producer
1954 Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

Join the discussion

Please Log in to comment