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Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Author passed away on September 14th following complications from a fall. George was known for such films as The Ugly American, The Shoes of the Fisherman, Zachariah and Challenger. His literary works include, The Way It's Never Been Done Before: My Friendship with Marlon Brando, and Cloris: My Autobiography. The son of actress Mabel Albertson and Harold Austin Ripley, and nephew of actor Jack Albertson, he was born George Howe Ripley in Washington D.C. After his parents divorced, Mabel married screenwriter, Ken Englund; who adopted George and his sister, Patsy Ripley. His early education was at Black-Foxe Military Institute. As an English/Philosophy major at UCLA, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and captain of the basketball and tennis teams. George was married to actress Cloris Leachman from 1953-1979. They had five children: Adam, Bryan (died 1986), George Jr., Morgan and Dinah. George was then married to Bonnie Graves from 1980-1992; and had two children: Max (died 1993) and Graves. George spent the last decade of his life with his loving friend Frances Bowes; writing, travelling and enjoying life. A man of eloquence and wit, George was known for his towering intellect and legendary sense of humor. He had a tremendous store of poetry and song in him, and he gave beautiful voice to both. His mind was curious, caring and massive. George was in the process of completing his autobiography (to be published). A movie about his life and friendship with actor Marlon Brando is also in development. George's loving family and friends surrounded him when he died at his home in Palm Springs, with the beautiful view of the mountains he cherished. George's sister, two ex-wives, five children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson survive him. Services are pending and a Memorial in George's honor is being planned for November. In lieu of flowers, please donate to SMA.org, in memory of Max Englund.
Editorial department (3 credits)
1992-1994 Blossom (TV Series) (post-production executive - 2 episodes)
- A New Life: Part 1 (1994) ... (post-production executive)
- You Must Remember This (1992) ... (post-production executive)
1992 The Golden Palace (TV Series) (post-production executive - 1 episode)
- Just a Gigolo (1992) ... (post-production executive)
1991-1992 The Golden Girls (TV Series) (post-production executive - 23 episodes)
- One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1992) ... (post-production executive)
- Home Again, Rose: Part 2 (1992) ... (post-production executive)
- Home Again, Rose: Part 1 (1992) ... (post-production executive)
- Rose: Portrait of a Woman (1992) ... (post-production executive)
- A Midwinter Night's Dream (1992) ... (post-production executive)
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Hide Hide Producer (14 credits)
1988 Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (TV Movie) (executive producer)
1984 The Vegas Strip War (TV Movie) (executive producer)
1983 Dixie: Changing Habits (TV Movie) (executive producer - uncredited)
1981 My Strange Uncle (Documentary short) (executive producer)
1979 The Streets of L.A. (TV Movie) (producer)
1978 A Christmas to Remember (TV Movie) (producer)
1978 See How She Runs (TV Movie) (producer)
1971 Zachariah (producer)
1968/I The Shoes of the Fisherman (producer)
1968 Dark of the Sun (producer)
1964 An Hour with Robert Goulet (TV Special) (producer)
1963 The Ugly American (producer)
1959 The World, the Flesh and the Devil (producer)
1958 The Eddie Fisher Show (TV Series) (producer - 4 episodes)
- Ethel Merman/Gary Crosby (1958) ... (producer)
- Eddie Cantor/Anna Maria Alberghetti (1958) ... (producer)
- Betty Hutton/Red Buttons (1958) ... (producer)
- Jerry Lewis/Ed Wynn/Ernie Kovacs/Helen Gallagher (1958) ... (producer)
Hide Hide Director (9 credits)
1984 The Vegas Strip War (TV Movie) (directed by)
1983 Dixie: Changing Habits (TV Movie)
1981 My Strange Uncle (Documentary short)
1978 A Christmas to Remember (TV Movie)
1972 Snow Job
1971 Zachariah
1964 Signpost to Murder
1963 The Ugly American
1958 The Eddie Fisher Show (TV Series) (4 episodes)
- Ethel Merman/Gary Crosby (1958)
- Eddie Cantor/Anna Maria Alberghetti (1958)
- Betty Hutton/Red Buttons (1958)
- Jerry Lewis/Ed Wynn/Ernie Kovacs/Helen Gallagher (1958)
Hide Hide Actor (3 credits)
1950 Kraft Theatre (TV Series)
- The Doctor in Spite of Himself (1950)
1950 Cameo Theatre (TV Series)
- The Great Merlini (1950)
1950 Lights Out (TV Series)
- Mary, Mary Quite Contrary (1950)
Hide Hide Writer (3 credits)
1990 Challenger (TV Movie) (written by)
1984 The Vegas Strip War (TV Movie) (written by)
1958 The Eddie Fisher Show (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Jerry Lewis/Ed Wynn/Ernie Kovacs/Helen Gallagher (1958)
Hide Hide Production manager (1 credit)
1991 Good & Evil (TV Series) (post production executive - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2 (1991) ... (post production executive)
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1997 Mixed Signals (post-production sound supervisor)
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