Alfred Hitchcock — English Director born on August 13, 1899, died on April 29, 1980

Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was an English film director and producer, often nicknamed "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... (wikipedia)