W. S. Van Dyke

W. S. Van Dyke
Van Dyke in 1933
Born
Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II

(1889-03-21)March 21, 1889
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 1943(1943-02-05) (aged 53)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Other namesOne Take Woody
Occupation(s)Film director, writer
Years active1915–1942
Spouses
Zina Ashford
(m. 1909; div. 1935)
Ruth Mannix
(m. 1935⁠–⁠1943)
Children3

Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II (March 21, 1889 – February 5, 1943) was an American film director who made several successful early sound films, including Tarzan the Ape Man in 1932, The Thin Man in 1934, San Francisco in 1936, and six popular musicals with Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Director for The Thin Man and San Francisco, and directed four actors to Oscar nominations: William Powell, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, and Robert Morley.[1] Known as a reliable craftsman who made his films on schedule and under budget, he earned the name "One Take Woody" for his quick and efficient style of filming.

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