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Donald Wrye

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born September 24, 1934Died May 15, 2015 (80 years)
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.

Known For

  • Ice Castles
  • Ice Castles
  • Born Innocent
  • It Happened One Christmas
  • 83 Hours 'Til Dawn
  • A Family Divided
  • Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
  • The House of God
  • Ultimate Betrayal
  • Stranger in the Family
  • Fire on the Mountain
  • Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
  • Not in This Town
  • Trail of Tears
  • Range of Motion
  • The Entertainer
  • Separated by Murder
  • High Stakes

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