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Shampoo (1975) -- Wicked social satire about a sexy male hairdresser that does more than hair. Warren Beatty lampoons his own womanizer reputation in this feature concerned only with who is "doing" who and the superficial appearances of the upper class of Beverly Hills.
The Cincinnati Kid (1965) -- Trailer: #2
The Cincinnati Kid (1965) -- Trailer: #1
The Last Detail (1973) -- Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way.

Overview

Date of Birth:
2 September 1929, Ogden, Utah, USA more
Date of Death:
27 December 1988, Malibu, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Hal Ashby was born the fourth and youngest child in a Mormon household in Ogden... more
Trivia:
Directed 10 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Lee Grant... more
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Up 30% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(52 articles)
A Changing Of The Guard At Our Director Interviews Column
 (From Filmmaker Magazine. 4 November 2009, 5:24 PM, PST)
DVD Playhouse--October 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 15 October 2009, 12:34 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Wm. Hal Ashby

Filmography

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Director
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Jake's Journey (1988) (TV) 1988 - 7.9 (21)
- 2. "Beverly Hills Buntz" (1987)   (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 5.1 (8)
- 3. 8 Million Ways to Die (1986) 1986 - 5.2 (1,492)
- 4. The Slugger's Wife (1985)   1985 - 4.2 (504)
AKAs:
  • Neil Simon's The Slugger's Wife (USA: complete title)
- 5. Solo Trans (1984) (V) 1984 - 9.0 (11)
- 6. Let's Spend the Night Together (1983) 1983 - 5.9 (239)
- 7. Lookin' to Get Out (1982) 1982 - 5.3 (258)
- 8. Second-Hand Hearts (1981) 1981 - 6.4 (40)
- 9. Being There (1979)   1979 - 8.0 (22,847)
AKAs:
  • Chance
- 10. Coming Home (1978) 1978 - 7.3 (3,995)
- 11. Bound for Glory (1976) 1976 - 7.4 (1,638)
- 12. Shampoo (1975) 1975 - 6.3 (3,884)
- 13. The Last Detail (1973) 1973 - 7.5 (6,317)
- 14. Harold and Maude (1971) 1971 - 8.1 (26,202)
- 15. The Landlord (1970) 1970 - 6.9 (512)
Editorial Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)   (assistant editor) (uncredited) 1965 - 6.3 (3,049)
AKAs:
  • George Stevens Presents The Greatest Story Ever Told (USA: complete title)
- 2. The Best Man (1964)   (editorial consultant) (as Wm. Hal Ashby) 1964 - 7.8 (1,116)
AKAs:
  • Gore Vidal's The Best Man (USA: complete title)
- 3. Captain Sindbad (1963)   (assistant editor) (as Wm. Hal Ashby) 1963 - 4.6 (273)
AKAs:
  • Kapitän Sindbad (West Germany)
- 4. The Children's Hour (1961)   (assistant editor) (as Wm. Hal Ashby) 1961 - 7.6 (3,877)
AKAs:
  • The Loudest Whisper (UK)
- 5. The Young Doctors (1961) (assistant editor) (uncredited) 1961 - 6.3 (139)
- 6. The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) (assistant editor) (uncredited) 1959 - 7.6 (3,128)
- 7. The Big Country (1958) (assistant editor) (uncredited) 1958 - 7.8 (4,935)
- 8. Friendly Persuasion (1956) (assistant editor) (uncredited) 1956 - 7.5 (2,267)
Editor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Gaily, Gaily (1969)   (uncredited) 1969 - 5.4 (131)
AKAs:
  • Chicago, Chicago (UK)
- 2. The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)   1968 - 7.0 (7,112)
AKAs:
  • The Crown Caper
  • Thomas Crown and Company
- 3. In the Heat of the Night (1967) 1967 - 8.1 (20,814)
- 4. The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) 1966 - 6.9 (3,087)
- 5. The Cincinnati Kid (1965) 1965 - 7.2 (5,176)
- 6. The Loved One (1965) 1965 - 7.1 (1,461)
Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Being There (1979)   (uncredited) Man at file cabinet at the Washington Post 1979 - 8.0 (22,847)
AKAs:
  • Chance
- 2. Coming Home (1978) (uncredited) Passenger in Porsche Speedster flashing the peace sign 1978 - 7.3 (3,995)
- 3. The Last Detail (1973) (uncredited) Bearded Man at Bar in Darts Scene 1973 - 7.5 (6,317)
- 4. Harold and Maude (1971) (uncredited) Bearded Man Watching Model Train 1971 - 8.1 (26,202)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Stronger (1976) (producer) 1976 - -
- 2. Gaily, Gaily (1969)   (associate producer) 1969 - 5.4 (131)
AKAs:
  • Chicago, Chicago (UK)
- 3. The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)   (associate producer) 1968 - 7.0 (7,112)
AKAs:
  • The Crown Caper
  • Thomas Crown and Company
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. In the Heat of the Night (1967) (assistant to producer) 1967 - 8.1 (20,814)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Indian Runner (1991)   (in loving memory) 1991 - 7.0 (3,431)
AKAs:
  • Indian Runner (Japan: English title)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV) Himself - Winner: Best Film Editing 1968 - 5.1 (46)
Archive Footage
- 1. The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) Himself (Memorial Tribute)

Additional Details

Publicity Listings:
1 Portrayal | 1 Article more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Romance | Music more
Plot Keywords:
Based On Novel | Beautiful Woman | Female Nudity | Marriage more

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