Sydney Lumet

Sydney Lumet was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in neo-realism and his collaborations with actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Jack Lemmon. He was born in New York City and attended the City College of New York. Lumet made his directorial debut with the 1958 film "12 Angry Men", which premiered on Broadway in 1951 before being adapted into a film. He is also known for directing...