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William Blake Crump net worth is
$1.3 Million

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Blake Edwards (born William Blake Crump, July 26, 1922 – December 15, 2010) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer.Edwards' career began in the 1940s as an actor, but he soon turned to writing screenplays and radio scripts before turning to producing and directing in film and television. His best-known films include Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses, and the hugely successful Pink Panther film series with British comedian Peter Sellers. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he also directed dramas and detective films. Late in his career, he transitioned to writing, producing, and directing for theater.In 2004, he received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen. 
Full NameWilliam Blake Crump
Net Worth$1.3 Million
Date Of BirthJuly 26, 1922
DiedDecember 15, 2010, Santa Monica, California, United States
Place Of BirthTulsa, Oklahoma, USA
OccupationFilm director, screen and scriptwriter, producer, actor
ProfessionActor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Television Director, Television producer
ResidenceLos Angeles, California
EducationBeverly Hills High School
NationalityAmerican
SpouseJulie Andrews, Patricia Walker
ChildrenJennifer Edwards, Amy Edwards, Joanna Edwards, Geoffrey Edwards
ParentsDonald Crump, Lillian Crump
NicknamesBlake Edwards, Edwards, Blake
IMDB
AwardsAcademy Honorary Award, César Award for Best Foreign Film, ADG's Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award, David di Donatello for Best Foreign Screenplay, Writers Guild of America Award - Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Comedy, ...
NominationsAcademy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture, BA...
MoviesBreakfast at Tiffany's, The Pink Panther, Victor/Victoria, S.O.B., The Party, The Great Race, Days of Wine and Roses, A Shot in the Dark, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, The Return of the Pink Panther, Darling Lili, Operation Petticoat, Experiment in Terror, Revenge of the Pink Panther, Son of the P...
TV ShowsThe Mickey Rooney Show, Meet McGraw, Mr. Lucky, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Dante, Peter Gunn, The Pink Panther, Pink Panther and Pals, Julie
Star SignLeo
#Quote
1[on Julie Andrews] It's marvelous to direct her. She's enormously professional and understands that in the final analysis the last word is mine. Actually, working with Julie on a film is a whole lot easier than working with many people that I'm not married to!
2Peter Sellers became a monster. He just got bored with the part [Inspector Clouseau] and became angry, sullen and unprofessional. He wouldn't show up for work and he began looking for anyone and everyone to blame, never for a moment stopping to see whether or not he should blame himself for his own madness, his own craziness.
3Make 'em redecorate your office. That's primary, to let them know where you stand. Then, when you're shooting interior sequences, use your own interior decorator and set dresser. That way everything on the set will fit your house when you're finished.
#Fact
1Still an active writer and producer with several projects in various stages of development for film, stage, and television. [May 2007]
2Named the inaugural distinguished fellow in film writing directing and producing at Arizona State University's film school, August, 2005. [August 2005]
3Stepfather-in-law of Steve Hamilton.
4His longtime friend (40 years) and publicist is Gene Schwam.
5Ex-father-in-law of Denise Crosby, Genevieve Tyrrell and Lauren Scheff.
6Father-in-law of Sarah Haskins.
7Had originally signed to direct The Shadow on the Window (1957).
8Directed 6 actors in Oscar nominated performances: Audrey Hepburn, Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, and Lesley Ann Warren.
9Was one of the first directors to employ video playback of shot film footage on set. He did this with The Party (1968).
10His son, Geoffrey Edwards, was once married to Denise Crosby, Bing Crosby's granddaughter.
11His grandchildren are: Kayti and Hannah Schneider, from daughter Jennifer Edwards; Isabelle and Hank, from son Geoffrey Edwards; Max Scheff, from daughter Amy Edwards; and Sam and Hope, from stepdaughter Emma Walton.
12Daughter, Amy Edwards, married rock musician Lauren Scheff on October 24, 2004. They are now divorced.
13He has two great-grandchildren, Shaely and Kaden, from granddaughter Kayti.
14As of 2007, he is one of six directors who has directed his wife to a Best Actress Oscar nomination (Julie Andrews in Victor Victoria (1982)). The other five are Joel Coen directing Frances McDormand in Fargo (1996), John Cassavetes directing Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence (1974) & Gloria (1980), Richard Brooks directing Jean Simmons in The Happy Ending (1969), Paul Czinner directing Elisabeth Bergner in Escape Me Never (1935) and Paul Newman directing Joanne Woodward in Rachel, Rachel (1968). Jules Dassin also directed his future wife Melina Mercouri in an Oscar-nominated performance (Never on Sunday (1960)), but they weren't married yet at the time of the nomination.
15Met wife-to-be Julie Andrews after she'd heard that he once described her as being, "...so sweet she probably has violets between her legs." Andrews was so entertained by the remark she sent Edwards a bunch of violets accompanied by a note. They began dating and later married.
16The Honorary Oscar Award that he received in 2004 was presented to him by personal fan Jim Carrey.
17Met actor David Niven, when Edwards was writing and directing films for Four Star Television, a production company partly owned by Niven.
18When asked, "If you could work with one actor for the rest of your career, who would it be?" he answered, in a heartbeat, "Jack Lemmon.".
19Was the original writer and director on City Heat (1984). He stepped aside as director after creative differences with star Clint Eastwood.
20Grandson of silent screen director J. Gordon Edwards.
21Grandfather of Hannah Schneider and Kayti Schneider.
22Stepfather of Emma Walton.
23Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985." Pages 302-310. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.
24Stepson of stage director and movie production manager Jack McEdward.
25He adopted two children from Vietnam with Julie Andrews, Amy Edwards (b. 1974) and Joanna Edwards (b. 1975).
26Former roommate of Mickey Rooney.
27Suffered from CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
28Father of Jennifer Edwards and Geoffrey Edwards.

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Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
City Heat1984as Sam O. Brown / story - as Sam O. Brown
The Ferret1984TV Movie story and teleplay
The Man Who Loved Women1983screenplay
Curse of the Pink Panther1983written by
Trail of the Pink Panther1982screenplay / story
Victor Victoria1982screenplay
S.O.B.1981written by
101979written by
Revenge of the Pink Panther1978screenplay / story
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976screenplay
The Return of the Pink Panther1975screenplay
The Tamarind Seed1974screenplay
Wild Rovers1971written by
Darling Lili1970written by
The Monk1969TV Movie story
The Pink Panther Show1969TV Series idea - 12 episodes
The Party1968screenplay / story
Inspector Clouseau1968based on a character created by
Gunn1967characters / screenplay / story
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?1966story
The Great Race1965original story
A Shot in the Dark1964screenplay
The Pink Panther1963screenplay
Soldier in the Rain1963screenplay
Boston Terrier1963TV Movie
Johnny Dollar1962TV Movie written by
The Notorious Landlady1962screenplay
The Dick Powell TheatreTV Series characters - 1 episode, 1962 story - 1 episode, 1962
The Couch1962story
Peter GunnTV Series creator - 110 episodes, 1958 - 1961 story - 24 episodes, 1958 - 1961 written by - 5 episodes, 1958 - 1959 teleplay - 3 episodes, 1958 - 1959 created and written by - 2 episodes, 1959 - 1961 written and created by - 1 episode, 1961 original story - 1 episode, 1958
DanteTV Series created by - 1 episode, 1960 creator - 1 episode, 1960
Richard Diamond, Private Detective1957-1960TV Series characters - 77 episodes
Mr. LuckyTV Series creator - 34 episodes, 1959 - 1960 written by - 1 episode, 1959
This Happy Feeling1958screenplay
Operation Mad Ball1957screenplay
The Adventures of McGraw1957TV Series story and teleplay - 1 episode
Studio 571957TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
Mister Cory1957screenplay
Chevron Hall of Stars1956TV Series character - 1 episode
He Laughed Last1956screenplay / story
The Ford Television Theatre1956TV Series story and teleplay - 1 episode
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre1955TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
My Sister Eileen1955screenplay
Bring Your Smile Along1955screenplay / story
The Mickey Rooney ShowTV Series characters - 20 episodes, 1954 - 1955 based on characters created by - 10 episodes, 1954 - 1955 writer - 2 episodes, 1954 based on the characters created by - 1 episode, 1955
The Atomic Kid1954story
The Lineup1954TV Series screenplay - 1 episode
Drive a Crooked Road1954screen play
Four Star PlayhouseTV Series screenplay - 3 episodes, 1952 - 1954 adaptation - 2 episodes, 1953 - 1954 original story - 2 episodes, 1952 - 1954 writer - 2 episodes, 1952 - 1953 original story and screenplay - 1 episode, 1953 original screenplay - 1 episode, 1953
Mickey Spillane's 'Mike Hammer!'1954TV Movie
Cruisin' Down the River1953writer
All Ashore1953writer
Castle in the Air1952
Sound Off1952
Invitation Playhouse: Mind Over Murder1952TV Series 1 episode
Stampede1949screenplay
Panhandle1948written by
Pink Panther & Pals2010TV Series film "The Pink Panther - 2 episodes
The Pink Panther 22009characters
The Pink Panther2006characters
Victor/Victoria1995TV Movie
The Pink Panther1993TV Series Pink Panther/Inspector concepts - uncredited
Son of the Pink Panther1993characters / screenplay / story
Pink Goes to Hollywood1993Video Game characters
Switch1991written by
Peter Gunn1989TV Movie
Skin Deep1989written by
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of ColorTV Series story - 1 episode, 1988 teleplay - 1 episode, 1988
Sunset1988screenplay
That's Life!1986written by
A Fine Mess1986written by

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Victor/Victoria1995TV Movie executive producer
Julie1992TV Series executive producer - 2 episodes
Peter Gunn1989TV Movie executive producer
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1988TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
The Ferret1984TV Movie executive producer
The Man Who Loved Women1983producer
Curse of the Pink Panther1983producer
Trail of the Pink Panther1982producer
Victor Victoria1982producer
S.O.B.1981producer
101979producer
Revenge of the Pink Panther1978producer
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976producer
The Return of the Pink Panther1975producer
Julie's Christmas Special1973TV Movie executive producer
Julie on Sesame Street1973TV Special executive producer
Wild Rovers1971producer
Darling Lili1970producer
The Party1968producer
Waterhole #31967producer - uncredited
Gunn1967executive producer - uncredited
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?1966producer
A Shot in the Dark1964producer
Soldier in the Rain1963producer
Boston Terrier1963TV Movie executive producer
Johnny Dollar1962TV Movie executive producer
Experiment in Terror1962producer
Peter Gunn1958-1961TV Series producer - 114 episodes
Stampede1949co-producer
Panhandle1948producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Victor/Victoria1995TV Movie
Son of the Pink Panther1993
Julie1992TV Series 2 episodes
Switch1991
Peter Gunn1989TV Movie
Skin Deep1989
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1988TV Series 1 episode
Sunset1988
Blind Date1987
That's Life!1986
A Fine Mess1986
Micki + Maude1984
The Man Who Loved Women1983
Curse of the Pink Panther1983
Trail of the Pink Panther1982
Victor Victoria1982
S.O.B.1981
101979
Revenge of the Pink Panther1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976
The Return of the Pink Panther1975
Julie and Dick at Covent Garden1974TV Movie
The Tamarind Seed1974
The Carey Treatment1972
Wild Rovers1971
Darling Lili1970
The Party1968
Gunn1967
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?1966
The Great Race1965
A Shot in the Dark1964
The Pink Panther1963
Johnny Dollar1962TV Movie
Days of Wine and Roses1962
Experiment in Terror1962
The Dick Powell Theatre1962TV Series 1 episode
Breakfast at Tiffany's1961
High Time1960
Peter Gunn1958-1959TV Series 10 episodes
Operation Petticoat1959
Mr. Lucky1959TV Series 1 episode
The Perfect Furlough1958
This Happy Feeling1958
Mister Cory1957
He Laughed Last1956
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre1955TV Series 1 episode
Bring Your Smile Along1955
The Star and the Story1955TV Series 1 episode
City Detective1954TV Series 1 episode
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse1954TV Series 1 episode
Four Star Playhouse1953-1954TV Series 5 episodes
Mickey Spillane's 'Mike Hammer!'1954TV Movie

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Leather Gloves1948Vince Reedy
Panhandle1948Floyd Schofield
The Beginning or the End1947CIC Man (uncredited)
The Best Years of Our Lives1946Corporal at ATC Counter (uncredited)
Big Town1946Nixon, a Reporter (uncredited)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers1946Sailor (uncredited)
Till the End of Time1946Hal (uncredited)
From This Day Forward1946Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Tokyo Rose1946Joe Bridger
Strangler of the Swamp1946Christian 'Chris' Sanders Jr.
They Were Expendable1945Boat Crewman (uncredited)
What Next, Corporal Hargrove?1945Soldier (uncredited)
Gangs of the Waterfront1945Tommy (uncredited)
A Guy, a Gal and a Pal1945Soldier (uncredited)
This Man's Navy1945Flier (uncredited)
She's a Sweetheart1944Soldier
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo1944Lt. Smith's Crewman (uncredited)
The Unwritten Code1944Swede (uncredited)
My Buddy1944Prison Kid (uncredited)
In the Meantime, Darling1944Lt. Eley (uncredited)
Wing and a Prayer1944Pilot (uncredited)
Marshal of Reno1944Lee
Marine Raiders1944Marine (uncredited)
The Eve of St. Mark1944Soldier (uncredited)
See Here, Private Hargrove1944Field Operator (uncredited)
Ladies Courageous1944Pilot (uncredited)
A Guy Named Joe1943Flyer (uncredited)
Lucky Legs1942Red Arrow Messenger (uncredited)
Ten Gentlemen from West Point1942Cadet (uncredited)

Production Manager

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mr. Lucky1959-1960TV Series supervising production executive - 18 episodes

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Victor/Victoria1995TV Movie stage director
Casino1980TV Movie executive consultant
Walk on the Wild Side1962director: additional scenes - uncredited
Richard Diamond, Private Detective1957TV Series character

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walk on the Wild Side1962director: additional scenes - uncredited
Drive a Crooked Road1954second unit director - uncredited

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Edición Especial Coleccionista2013TV Series in memory of - 1 episode
Vixen Highway 2006: It Came from Uranus!2010special thanks
The Pink Panther 22009acknowledgment
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic2006Video documentary short special thanks
The Pink Panther2006acknowledgement: based on The Pink Panther films of
That's Panthertainment1978TV Special documentary grateful acknowledgement of contributions

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me2009TV Movie documentaryHimself
American Grandmaster: The Life and Death of Mr. Parker2008DocumentaryHimself
Hollywood Greats2006TV Series documentaryHimself
Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic2006Video documentary shortHimself
Inside the Party2004Video documentary shortHimself
The Party Revolution2004Video documentary shortHimself
Evening at Pops2004TV Series documentaryHimself
The 76th Annual Academy Awards2004TV SpecialHimself - Honorary Award Recipient
The Making of the Life and Death of Peter Sellers2004Video shortHimself
Behind the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon2003Video documentary shortHimself
The Pink Panther Story2003Video documentary shortHimself
Intimate Portrait2003TV Series documentaryHimself
Biography1994-2002TV Series documentaryHimself / Himself - Director
The 10th Annual Ella Award Presented a Salute to Julie Andrews2001TV MovieHimself
Y usted... ¿De qué se ríe?2000TV Movie documentaryHimself
I Remember Me2000DocumentaryHimself
E! True Hollywood Story1999TV Series documentaryHimself
Charlie Rose1996TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Jack Lemmon1996TV MovieHimself
Great Performances1995TV SeriesHimself
Arena1995TV Series documentaryHimself
Audrey Hepburn Remembered1993TV Movie documentaryHimself
A Tribute to the Boys: Laurel & Hardy1992TV Special documentaryHimself
The Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards1991TV SpecialHimself - Winner: Career Achievement Award
The 5th Annual National WAIF Humanitarian Awards1989TV SpecialHimself
William Holden: The Golden Boy1989Documentary
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon1988TV Special documentaryHimself
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards1988TV SpecialHimself: Winner: Creative Achievement Award
Talking Pictures1988TV Series documentaryHimself
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen1988TV Movie documentaryHimself
The 55th Annual Academy Awards1983TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Best Adapted Screenplay
The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards1983TV SpecialHimself
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady1982TV Movie documentaryHimself
Clapper Board1976-1980TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Behind-the Scenes footage from 'The Pink Panther Strikes Again'
The 37th Annual Golden Globe Awards1980TV SpecialHimself
That's Panthertainment1978TV Special documentaryHimself
Die Titelmacher1976TV MovieHimself
The Moviemakers1971Documentary shortHimself (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show1971TV SeriesHimself
The David Frost Show1970TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Behind the Scenes with Blake Edwards' 'The Great Race'1965Documentary shortHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013OFTA Film Hall of FameOnline Film & Television AssociationCreative
2004Honorary AwardAcademy Awards, USA

In recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen... More

2004Life Career AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA

A producer/director/writer, Blake Edwards has had a distinguished career beginning in the 40's as ... More

2002Laurel Award for Screen Writing AchievementWriters Guild of America, USA
2001Lifetime Achievement AwardRhode Island International Film Festival
2000Contribution to Cinematic Imagery AwardArt Directors Guild
1998Distinguished Achievement AwardHamptons International Film Festival
1993Preston Sturges AwardDirectors Guild of America, USA
1991Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameMotion PictureAwarded on April 3, 1991 at 6908 Hollywood Blvd.
1990Career Achievement AwardLos Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
1989Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorSunset (1988)
1988Creative Achievement AwardAmerican Comedy Awards, USA
1983Sant JordiSant Jordi AwardsBest Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera)Victor Victoria (1982)
1983WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Comedy Adapted from Another MediumVictor Victoria (1982)
1983CésarCésar Awards, FranceBest Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)Victor Victoria (1982)
1983DavidDavid di Donatello AwardsBest Foreign Screenplay (Migliore Sceneggiatura Straniera)Victor Victoria (1982)
1979Evening Standard British Film AwardEvening Standard British Film AwardsBest ComedyRevenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
1978Evening Standard British Film AwardEvening Standard British Film AwardsBest ComedyThe Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
1977WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Comedy Adapted from Another MediumThe Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
1977Evening Standard British Film AwardEvening Standard British Film AwardsBest ComedyThe Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
1963OCIC AwardSan Sebastián International Film FestivalDays of Wine and Roses (1962)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2010Gold Derby AwardGold Derby AwardsLife Achievement (Performer)
1983OscarAcademy Awards, USABest Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another MediumVictor Victoria (1982)
1982Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst DirectorS.O.B. (1981)
1982Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst ScreenplayS.O.B. (1981)
1982WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Comedy Written Directly for the ScreenS.O.B. (1981)
1980NSFC AwardNational Society of Film Critics Awards, USABest Director10 (1979)
1980NSFC AwardNational Society of Film Critics Awards, USABest Screenplay10 (1979)
1980WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Comedy Written Directly for the Screen10 (1979)
1976WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Comedy Written Directly for the ScreenThe Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
1967Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsProducer-Director4th place.
1966Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsProducer-Director4th place.
1965Grand PrixMoscow International Film FestivalThe Great Race (1965)
1965WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Written American ComedyThe Pink Panther (1963)
1964Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsTop Director5th place.
1963WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Written American ComedyThe Notorious Landlady (1962)
1963Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest DirectorDays of Wine and Roses (1962)
1962Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsTop Director8th place.
1962DGA AwardDirectors Guild of America, USAOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion PicturesBreakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
1960EdgarEdgar Allan Poe AwardsBest Episode in a TV SeriesPeter Gunn (1958)
1959Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsBest Direction of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series - Less Than One HourPeter Gunn (1958)
1959Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsBest Writing of a Single Program of a Dramatic Series - Less Than One HourPeter Gunn (1958)
1958WGA Award (Screen)Writers Guild of America, USABest Written American ComedyOperation Mad Ball (1957)

2nd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1965Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsDirector

3rd Place Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1968Golden LaurelLaurel AwardsProducer-Director

Known for movies

Writer

The Party (1968)
as Writer

Writer

Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
as Writer

Writer

The Pink Panther (1963)
as Writer

Writer

Son of the Pink Panther (1993)
as Writer