Victor Lonzo Fleming (February 23, 1889 – January 6, 1949) was an American film director, cinematographer, and producer. His most popular films were the historical drama Gone with the Wind, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director, and the fantasy film The Wizard of Oz (both 1939). Fleming has those same two films listed in the top 10 of the American Film Institute's 2007 AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies list.
Victor Fleming
film director, cinematographer, and producer
Notable For
American film director, cinematographer, and producer
Victor Fleming's Historical Timeline
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion),
"Gone with the Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atla
"Gone with the Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atlanta (Best Picture 1940, highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation)
Victor Fleming dies
Victor Fleming, American film director, cinematographer, and producer, known for american film director, cinematographer, and producer, died on 1949-01-06.
Associated Historical Events
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th
The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion),
"Gone with the Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atla
"Gone with the Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atlanta (Best Picture 1940, highest-grossing film of all time unadjusted for inflation)
death
Victor Fleming dies
Victor Fleming, American film director, cinematographer, and producer, known for american film director, cinematographer, and producer, died on 1949-01-06.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Victor Fleming born?
- Victor Fleming was born on 1889-01-06 (American).
- What is Victor Fleming known for?
- American film director, cinematographer, and producer
- What historical events involved Victor Fleming?
- Victor Fleming was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Th, "Gone with the Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atla, Victor Fleming dies.
- When did Victor Fleming die?
- Victor Fleming died on 1949-01-01.