Vincent J. Donehue
- Directing
- September 22, 1915 · Whitehall, New York
- January 17, 1966
Biography
Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for Sunrise at Campobello (1958). He also directed the film adaptation of Sunrise at Campobello (1960), which garnered critical acclaim. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.
Known for
Filmography
- The Defenders · Director
- Peter Pan · Director
- Sunrise at Campobello · Director
- Lonelyhearts · Director
- Annie Get Your Gun · Director
- Topaze · Director
- The Star Wagon · Director
- Sincerely, Willis Wade · Director
- Heritage of Anger · Director
- Sizeman and Son · Director
- The Barretts of Wimpole Street · Director
- Playwrights '56 · Director
- The Thief · Director
- Producers' Showcase · Director
- The United States Steel Hour · Director
- The Trip to Bountiful · Director
- Goodyear Television Playhouse · Director
- The Philco Television Playhouse · Director