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Darryl Francis Zanuck ( ZAN-ək; September 5, 1902 – December 22, 1979) was an American film producer and studio executive; he earlier contributed stories for films starting in the silent era. Best known as a co-founder of 20th Century Fox, he played a major part in the Hollywood studio system as one of its longest survivors (the length of his career was rivaled only by that of Adolph Zukor). Zanuck produced three films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture and won the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award twice, the only person to receive more than one.

Quick facts about Darryl F. Zanuck

  • Full name: Darryl F. Zanuck
  • Born: 1902-09-05
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q364342

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Who is Darryl F. Zanuck?

Darryl Francis Zanuck ( ZAN-ək; September 5, 1902 – December 22, 1979) was an American film producer and studio executive; he earlier contributed stories for films starting in the silent era.

What nationality is Darryl F. Zanuck?

Darryl F. Zanuck is United States.

When was Darryl F. Zanuck born?

Darryl F. Zanuck was born on 1902-09-05.

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