Joseph Sargent

An emblem of American television and film, Joseph Sargent was born in 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. With a career spanning over four decades from the 1950s to 1990s, Sargent left his indelible mark on drama and thriller genres, with his most famous films including "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" and "Jaws: The Revenge," earning him four Emmy Awards. His directorial style was characterized by a keen sense of realism and a knack for eliciting powerful performances from his cast. As a man, Sargent was known to be as compelling and dramatic as his films, commanding respect for his tenacious dedication to the art of visual storytelling.