Alexander Mackendrick
Alexander Mackendrick
Alexander Mackendrickwas an American born Scottish director and teacher. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and later moved to Scotland. He began making television commercials before moving into post-production editing and directing films, most notably for Ealing Studios where his films include Whisky Galore!, The Man in the White Suit, and The Ladykillers...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDirector
Date of Birth8 September 1912
CountryUnited States of America
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