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Leo Hurwitz was an American film director, producer, and writer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 23, 1909. He attended the City College of New York and the University of Vienna. Hurwitz began his career in the 1930s as a documentary filmmaker. He was a pioneer in the use of montage and other techniques to create a more poetic and expressive form of documentary filmmaking. He was a founding member of the Film and Photo League, a group of socially conscious filmmakers who sought to use film to promote social change. In the 1940s, Hurwitz began to work in the commercial film industry, directing and producing films for the U.S. government and for major Hollywood studios. He directed the feature film Native Land (1942), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In the 1950s, Hurwitz was blacklisted by the Hollywood studios due to his political beliefs. He continued to work in television and independent film, and in the 1960s he directed the feature film The Savage Eye (1960). Hurwitz died in New York City on April 28, 1991. He was 81 years old. At the time of his death, Hurwitz had an estimated net worth of $2 million.
| Popular As | N/A |
| Occupation | director,producer,writer |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 23 June, 1909 |
| Birthday | 23 June |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Date of death | 4 January, 1991 |
| Died Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Leo Hurwitz Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Leo Hurwitz's Wife?
His wife is Jane Dudley (? - ?) ( divorced), Peggy Lawson (? - 1971) ( her death)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Jane Dudley (? - ?) ( divorced), Peggy Lawson (? - 1971) ( her death) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Leo Hurwitz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Leo Hurwitz worth at the age of 82 years old? Leo Hurwitz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Leo Hurwitz's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Director |
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