Director
George Seaton
Born 1911-04-17Died 1979-07-28aged 68
George Seaton (1911–1979) is best known for Showdown, Airport and The Counterfeit Traitor.
George Seaton (born George Edward Stenius; 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.