Alvin Rakoff, Influential Film and TV Director, Dies at 97
The Canadian-born director, known for his work with Laurence Olivier and Sean Connery, passed away at his home in London.
- Alvin Rakoff's career spanned over four decades, during which he directed more than 100 TV, film, and stage productions.
- He was instrumental in launching the careers of several prominent actors, including Sean Connery and Alan Rickman.
- Rakoff won two Emmy Awards, notably for 'Call Me Daddy' and 'A Voyage Round My Father', which starred Laurence Olivier.
- Born in Toronto, Rakoff moved to the UK in 1952, where he became a prominent figure in British television and film.
- He is survived by his wife Sally Hughes, two children from his first marriage, and five grandchildren.
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