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.
Known For
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
Career
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2007
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1991

Fire: Trapped on the 37th Floor as Director
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1988

Higher Ground as Director
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1987

The Quick and the Dead as Director
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1985

The Lady from Yesterday as Director
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Love, Mary as Director
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1983

Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole as Director
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Running Out as Director
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China Rose as Director
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Your Place... or Mine as Director
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1982

Marian Rose White as Director
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Disneyland as Director
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1981

Scruples as Director
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1980

The Man with Bogart's Face as Director
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1979

Murder by Natural Causes as Director
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Black Market Baby as Director
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1978

The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank as Director
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The Initiation of Sarah as Director
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1976

Twin Detectives as Director
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Having Babies as Director
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1975

A Home of Our Own as Director
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Death Stalk as Director
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The Trial of Chaplain Jensen as Director
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1973

The Great American Beauty Contest as Director
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The Big Game as Director, Writer
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1971

Banyon as Director
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The Reluctant Heroes as Director
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In Broad Daylight as Director
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Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones as Director
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1970

House on Greenapple Road as Director
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Ritual of Evil as Director
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1967

Tarzan and the Great River as Director
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1966

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold as Director
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1965

She as Director
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1963

Tarzan's Three Challenges as Director, Writer
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1962

Operation Snatch as Director
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1961

Call Me Genius as Director
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1960

Two Way Stretch as Director
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Tarzan the Magnificent as Director, Screenplay
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1959

Bobbikins as Director
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First Man Into Space as Director
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1958

The Haunted Strangler as Director
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Corridors of Blood as Director
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1956

The Green Man as Director