Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE, (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer, at times referred to as "The Master of Suspense". He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He had a successful career in British cinema with both silent films and early talkies and became renowned as England's best director. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939 and became a US citizen in 1955.

Hitchcock directed sixty-five movies in a career spanning six decades and is often regarded as the greatest British filmmaker. He directed such films as The 39 Steps, North By Northwest, The Birds and Psycho.

His film Rebecca (nominated for 11 Oscars) won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1940.

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