Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Known as "the Master of Suspense", he directed over 50 feature films in a career spanning six decades, becoming as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing of the television anthology "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955–1965). Born in Leytonstone, Essex, Hitchcock entered the film industry in 1919 as a
Any Number Can Win (film) earned ten times more money than him as a result. However, in 1965, Delon claimed "no one else has tried it since and made money". The "Washington Post" called the film "dazzling... one of the best of its kind in years." Bosley Crowther of the "New York Times" said it was one of the ten best films of the year. The Mystery Writers of America gave the film an "Edgar" as the Best Foreign Movie of the year. The instrumental jazz score was composed by Michel Magne. An arrangement of the main title theme was recorded by American musician Jimmy