George Armitage, Director of 'Grosse Pointe Blank' and 'Miami Blues,' Dies at 82

The influential filmmaker, known for his work with Roger Corman and a career spanning decades, passed away surrounded by family.

George Armitage, acclaimed director of films like 'Grosse Pointe Blank' and 'Miami Blues,' died on February 15, 2025, at the age of 82 in Playa del Rey, California.
Armitage began his career in the 1960s, working in the mailroom at 20th Century Fox before becoming an associate producer on the TV series 'Peyton Place.'
He gained prominence through his collaborations with B-movie producer Roger Corman, directing films such as 'Private Duty Nurses' and 'Hit Man.'
Armitage's most notable works include the 1990 crime comedy 'Miami Blues' starring Alec Baldwin and the 1997 black comedy 'Grosse Pointe Blank' featuring John Cusack.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sharon, his son Brent, his daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.