George Seaton

George Seaton
Born	George Edward Stenius[1] (1911-04-17)April 17, 1911 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Died	July 28, 1979(1979-07-28) (aged 68) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupations	Screenwriter playwright film director film producer theatre director
Years active	1934–79
Spouse	Phyllis Loughton ​ (m. 1936)​

George Seaton (April 17, 1911 – July 28, 1979) was an American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theater director. Seaton led several industry organizations, serving as a three-time president of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, president of the Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Directors Guild, and vice president of Motion Picture Relief Fund. He won two Academy Awards for his screenplays.^[2]