Sidney Lumet (pronounced loo-MET), (born June 25, 1924) is an
Academy Award winning
American film director, with over 50
films to his name, including the critically acclaimed
12 Angry Men (1957),
Serpico (1973),
Dog Day Afternoon (1975),
Network (1976) and
The Verdict (1982), all of which, except for Serpico (1973), earned him
Academy Award nominations for
Best Director.
According to “The Encyclopedia of Hollywood,” Lumet is one of the most prolific directors of the modern era. He has made more than one movie per year on average since his directorial debut in 1957. He is noted for his ability to draw major actors to his projects which has allowed him to make many ambitious movies for over fifty years.