Robert Aldrich

Master of suspense and grit, Robert Aldrich was born in 1918 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. He was active in the film industry from the 1940s to the 1980s, predominantly in the genres of film-noir, westerns, and war films, with his most renowned works including "Kiss Me Deadly," "The Dirty Dozen," and "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane," the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination. Aldrich's directorial style was characterized by his thematic focus on corruption and survival, combined with unique visual storytelling techniques such as high contrast lighting and dramatic zooms. Known for his unflinching portrayal of human frailty and defiance, Robert Aldrich was not only a maverick in the director's chair, but also a distinct voice that echoed the raw and untamed spirit of cinema.