ALEXANDER GRASSHOFF

(1928 - 2008) 79

DIRECTOR

Wikipedia Profile

According to the Internet Movie Database, Alexander Grasshoff died on April 5, 2008 from complications following leg surgery. However, I have not found an obituary to confirm this information. This is confirmed by his entry in Wikipedia.

AWARDS

Academy Awards (3 nominations):

• 1966: Documentary Feature, The Really Big Family (Nominee)
• 1967: Documentary Feature, Young Americans (Nominee)
• 1973: Documentary Feature, Journey to the Outer Limits (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

• The Really Big Family (1966)
• Young Americans (1967)
• Journey to the Outer Limits (1973)
• The Wave (1981)

Television Series:

• National Geographic Specials (1964)
• Toma (1973-74)
• ABC Afterschool Specials (1982-85)