Robert Day

Robert Day

Deceased · Born: Sep 11, 1922 · Died: Mar 17, 2017

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1922 Sheen, England, UK
Spouse
  • Dorothy Provine

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 25, 2010 )
  • Eileen Pamela Day

    ( Mar 20, 1948 to Jan 17, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Nicholas Simons (Grandchild)
  • Philip Simons (Grandchild)

Biography

Robert Day's illustrious career in the film industry began with humble beginnings as a clapper boy, gradually ascending the ranks to become a skilled camera operator, and eventually, a renowned lensman in his native England. As the mid-1950s approached, Day decided to take the leap and direct his first film, which was the black-comic masterpiece, "The Green Man," produced by the esteemed writer-producer duo of Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat. The film received widespread critical acclaim and cemented its place as a classic, serving as the perfect springboard for Day's future success. He went on to become one of the industry's most prolific directors, churning out an impressive array of films and television episodes.

Career

1960
Two Way Stretch
Two Way Stretch as Minor Role (uncredited)
1988
Higher Ground
Higher Ground as Director
1987
Love, Mary
Love, Mary as Director
Running Out
Running Out as Director
China Rose
China Rose as Director
1982
Disneyland
Disneyland as Director
1981
Scruples
Scruples as Director
1976
Having Babies
Having Babies as Director
1975
Death Stalk
Death Stalk as Director
The Big Game
The Big Game as Director, Writer
1971
Banyon
Banyon as Director
Ritual of Evil
Ritual of Evil as Director
1965
She
She as Director
1963
Tarzan's Three Challenges
Tarzan's Three Challenges as Director, Writer
1962
1961
Call Me Genius
Call Me Genius as Director
1960
Tarzan the Magnificent
Tarzan the Magnificent as Director, Screenplay
1959
Bobbikins
Bobbikins as Director
1958
1956
The Green Man
The Green Man as Director