- Born
- 12 August 1881, Ashfield, Massachusetts, United States
- First work
- 1914: The Squaw Man
- Peak
- 1923 to 1934 (estimated)
- Last work
- 1956: The Ten Commandments
- Died
- 21 January 1959, Los Angeles, United States; aged 77; natural
Cecil B. DeMille
Director: director, producer, actor, United States
Cecil B. DeMille was an American filmmaker whose name became synonymous with the grand Hollywood cinematic spectacle. Born in Massachusetts in 1881, he co-directed The Squaw Man in 1914, widely recognized as Hollywood's first feature film, and co-founded what became Paramount Pictures. Over a prolific career spanning both silent and sound eras, DeMille captivated audiences with lavish biblical epics, historical pageants, and extravagant dramas. Masterworks like Samson and Delilah and his 1956 remake of The Ten Commandments showcased his command of massive crowd scenes and showmanship. DeMille remained an influential figure until his death in Hollywood in 1959.
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Signature works
- The Squaw Man film1914
- The Cheat film1915
- The Ten Commandments film1923
- The King of Kings film1927
- The Sign of the Cross film1932
- The Greatest Show on Earth film1952
- The Ten Commandments film1956
Honours
- Academy Award for Best Picture, 1952
- Academy Honorary Award, 1949
Groups: Paramount Pictures.