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D.W. Griffith

Born:
January 22, 1875 in La Grange, KY
Occupation:
Director, Screenwriter
Birth name:
David Wark Griffith
Biography:
One of the pioneers of contemporary filmmaking (and often cited as the single most important figure in the history of American cinema), D.W. Griffith was also one of the most controversial figures in the history of Hollywood. The son of a physician and Confederate hero during the Civil War, Griffith...Read More

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