D. W. Griffith biography
D. W. Griffith was an American filmmaker, born on 22 January 1875 in La Grange, who died on 23 July 1948.
D. W. Griffith is remembered for The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance.
Honours include Academy Honorary Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Also known as
- D W Griffith, David Griffith, David W. Griffith
- Born
- 22 January 1875
- Died
- 23 July 1948 (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- La Grange
- Work
- Film director, Actor, Film producer, Screenwriter, Film editor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1895 to 1931
- Known for
- The Birth of a Nation, Intolerance
- Awards
- Academy Honorary Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame