Walter Hill(I)
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Hill was born in Long Beach, California and educated at Mexico City
College and Michigan State University. He worked in oil drilling and
construction in the 60s before becoming a 2nd assistant director in
1967. He has written and co-written screenplays, including several
uncredited works. He has produced and directed films since 1975.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 19 wins & 16 nominations total
Producer
- 2025
Writer
Director
- Alternative names
- Walter L. Hill II
- Born
- SpousesHildy GottliebSeptember 7, 1986 - present (2 children)
- Publicity listings
- TriviaIs an avid fan of John Wayne. When The Duke saw The Streetfighter (1975), he wanted Hill to helm his last film, The Shootist (1976). But Hill refused because he didn't want to see his hero dying in a movie.
- Quotes[on working with Charles Bronson on The Streetfighter (1975)] Well, Charlie does things in terms of performance that are hard for a lot of other people to comprehend as being part of an actor's tool, and that is being visually interesting. There is a great poetry in Charlie's face. With just a look, he can suggest moods that are quite interesting. He's always on time, he always knows his lines, and he never misses a mark.
- TrademarksAt least one character in many of his films drives a sky blue Cadillac Convertible. e.g. 48 Hrs. (1982), Brewster's Millions (1985) and Red Heat (1988).
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