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Hal Ashby

William Hal Ashby (September 2, 1929 – December 27, 1988) was an American film director and editor. His work exemplified the countercultural attitude of the era. He directed wide-ranging films featuring iconic performances. He is associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Mike Nichols and…

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Born
William Hal Ashby (1929-09-02)September 2, 1929 Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Died
December 27, 1988(1988-12-27) (aged 59) Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupations
Film director · editor
Spouses
Maxine Marie Armstrong ​ ​(m. 1949; div. 1950)​ · Maloy "Mickey" Joan Bartron ​ ​(m. 1956; div. 1963)​ · Shirley Stockman ​ ​(m. 1963; div. 1968)​ · Joan Marshall ​ ​(m. 1969; div. 1970)​
Years active
1956–1988

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Hal Ashby → editor, Film director
Born · 1
Hal Ashby → William Hal Ashby (1929-09-02)September 2, 1929 Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Died · 1
Hal Ashby → December 27, 1988(1988-12-27) (aged 59) Malibu, California, U.S.
Years active · 1
Hal Ashby → 1956–1988
see also · 1
Hal Ashby → Hal Ashby's

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Hal AshbyDiedDecember 27, 1988(1988-12-27) (aged 59) Malibu, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Hal AshbyOccupationsFilm director1.00infobox
Hal AshbyOccupationseditor1.00infobox
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Hal AshbySpousesMaxine Marie Armstrong ​ ​(m. 1949; div. 1950)​1.00infobox
Hal AshbySpousesMaloy "Mickey" Joan Bartron ​ ​(m. 1956; div. 1963)​1.00infobox
Hal AshbySpousesShirley Stockman ​ ​(m. 1963; div. 1968)​1.00infobox
Hal AshbySpousesJoan Marshall ​ ​(m. 1969; div. 1970)​1.00infobox
Hal AshbyYears active1956–19881.00infobox
Martin Scorseseinstance ofHe is associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with filmmakers0.80text
Woody Alleninstance ofHe is associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with filmmakers0.80text

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