As Writer
Stone Cold
1991
6.1
Walter Doniger
Directing
Birth Date
July 1, 1917
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death
November 24, 2011
Biography
Walter Doniger was an American film and television director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in action dramas and television series. A graduate of Harvard Business School, he began his career as a screenwriter in the early 1940s with Universal Pictures. During World War II, Doniger collaborated on training films for the U.S. Army, which influenced his later work. He directed films such as Cease Fire! (1953), one of the first 3-D war films, and Safe at Home! (1962), featuring baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Transitioning to television, Doniger directed episodes of popular series including Cheyenne, Maverick, and Peyton Place, where he directed 64 episodes. His dynamic directing style and focus on action-oriented narratives left a lasting impact on both film and television.
Complete Filmography
As Director, As Writer
Kentucky Woman
1983
6.0
As Director
Safe at Home!
1962
4.2
As Director
House of Women
1962
5.4
As Director
Unwed Mother
1958
4.5
As Writer
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
1957
6.3
As Writer
Hold Back The Night
1956
6.3
As Director, As Writer
The Steel Jungle
1956
5.3
As Director, As Writer
Duffy of San Quentin
1954
6.0
As Writer
Alaska Seas
1954
6.2
As Writer
Along the Great Divide
1951
7.3