Arthur Hiller, O.C. (born November 22, 1923 in Edmonton, Alberta) is an Oscar-nominated Canadian film director.
Arthur Hiller graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947, a Master of Arts degree in psychology in 1950 and received an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1995. Hiller began his show business career in television for the CBC in Toronto in the 1950's, and was a successful television director before moving into films and Hollywood. Hiller served as President of the Directors Guild of America from 1989 to 1993 and President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1993 to 1997. He was the recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2002 Academy Awards ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian, charitable and philanthropic efforts.
In 2002, he was honoured with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. In 2006, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.http://www.gg.ca/media/doc.asp?lang=e&DocID=4984
He and his wife Gwen have been married since 1948. They have two children and two grandchildren (Kellen Carpenter and Sienna Hiller).
Was president of the Director's Guild of America (DGA) from 1989-1993.
Attended Victoria School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
The widescreen process that Mr. Hiller uses in his films is never credited in any of his films, and none of his films are in the usual 2.35:1 ratio. The width of the picture resembles VistaVision more than Panavision or Cinemascope.
(1993-1997) President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Directed 5 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: 'Ryan O'Neal (I)', Ali MacGraw, John Marley, Maximilian Schell and George C. Scott.
