Vincent J. Donehue

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1915-09-22

Deathday 1966-01-17 (50 years old)

Place of Birth Whitehall, New York

Vincent J. Donehue

Biography

Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for Sunrise at Campobello (1958). He also directed the film adaptation of Sunrise at Campobello (1960), which garnered critical acclaim. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.

Known For

Director

1961
The Defenders

as Director

1960
1960
Peter Pan

as Director

1959
Lonelyhearts

as Director

1957
Annie Get Your Gun

as Director

1955
The Thief

as Director

1955
Playwrights '56

as Director

1954
1953