What was Hitchcock most known for?

Master of Suspense
Hitchcock created more than 50 films, including the classics Rear Window, The 39 Steps and Psycho. Nicknamed the “Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock received the AFI’s Life Achievement Award in 1979. He died in 1980.

What ethnicity is Alfred Hitchcock?

And their names are Alma Reville.” Reville wrote or co-wrote on many of Hitchcock’s films, including Shadow of a Doubt, Suspicion and The 39 Steps.

What is Alfred Hitchcock’s real name?

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock/Full name

Alfred Hitchcock (I) (1899–1980) Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He was the son of Emma Jane (…

What is Alfred Hitchcock’s legacy?

Hitchcock collected many professional accolades including two Golden Globes, eight Laurel Awards, and five lifetime achievement awards. He was a five-time Academy Award nominee for Best Director and in 1940, his film Rebecca won the Oscar for Best Picture. In 1980, he received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

Is Alfred Hitchcock from England?

Alfred Hitchcock, in full Sir Alfred Hitchcock, (born August 13, 1899, London, England—died April 29, 1980, Bel Air, California, U.S.), English-born American motion-picture director whose suspenseful films and television programs won immense popularity and critical acclaim over a long and tremendously productive career …

Where is Hitchcock buried?

Sir Alfred Hitchcock

Original Name	Alfred Joseph Hitchcock
Birth	13 Aug 1899 Leytonstone, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
Death	29 Apr 1980 (aged 80) Bel Air, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial	Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Specifically: Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Which food was Alfred Hitchcock afraid of?

eggs
On breakfast: “I’m frightened of eggs, worse than frightened, they revolt me. That white round thing without any holes … have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid?