Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Germany GermanydirectorMaleb. 18999.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Alfred Hitchcock, born on August 13, 1899, in London, is renowned as one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history, often referred to as the 'Master of Suspense.' Over his prolific career, he directed 53 feature films, creating iconic works such as 'Psycho,' 'Vertigo,' and 'Rear Window.' Despite being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director five times, he never won the prestigious accolade. Hitchcock's mastery of suspense, characterized by his innovative storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, has left an indelible mark on the film industry and continues to inspire filmmakers today.

Power9,935
Reach216,496

Country presence

Recent news mentions

Alfred Hitchcock is renowned for his suspense films and storytelling prowess.

Was läuft im Fernsehen? Die besten Filme am Wochenende - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-21
9.0

Alfred Hitchcock directed Kim Novak in the iconic film 'Vertigo', which has become a classic in cinema history.

היא הייתה כוכבת ענקית - ואז נעלמה: "הוליווד הייתה סכנה אמיתית עבורה"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-31
5.0

Alfred Hitchcock believed that reading books once was sufficient to inspire his filmmaking.

De A Noiva! à Odisseia de Nolan: a febre dos clássicos no ecrã | Cinema
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-03-05
8.0

Park Chan-wook claims the legacy of masters like Alfred Hitchcock.

Cinema : Park Chan-wook à la tête du jury du 79e Festival de Cannes
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-03-03
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock is known for his haunted filmography, particularly the Manderley in Rebecca.

A Cinemateca leva a casa às costas — a partir desta terça-feira e por três meses | Cinema
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-03-02
9.0

Hedren had her big break in the business when Alfred Hitchcock cast her in his 1963 horror classic 'The Birds.'

Tippi Hedren makes rare appearance at daughter Melanie Griffith's home
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-25
3.0

Alfred Hitchcock's film 'Psycho' changed the American perception of motels.

Die Geschichte einer amerikanischen Ikone
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-16
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock's influence is felt in the film's classic elements.

Index - Kultúr - Decemberig kellett várnunk az év egyik legjobb filmjére
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-12-13
8.0

The film is a love letter to the actors and to Alfred Hitchcock.

Filmen er en kærlighedserklæring til skuespillerne – og til Hitchcock
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-12-11
9.0
Also mentioned
Lilian Steiner
Lilian Steiner

The incident recalls the protagonist of the famous film Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock.

Mantova, incassa per tre anni la pensione della madre morta: scoperto quando si presenta all'Anagrafe travestito da lei
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-11-20
6.0
Also mentioned
Giovanni Bernardi
Giovanni Bernardi

He credits his sobriety and resilience for the later success of his acting career, which includes portraying figures such as Alfred Hitchcock.

Anthony Hopkins says sobriety set him free after years of heavy drinking
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
6.0

Alfred Hitchcock adapted the novel 'Psycho' into a film, which is considered one of the most influential horror films.

Siaubą keliančios knygos ne tik Helovinui: TOP10 | Kultūra
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-10-31
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock directed 'Fenêtre sur cour', which illustrates the role of the observer in quantum physics.

Michel Devoret, Nobel de physique 2025, un scientifique « qui s’amuse » dans le tunnel quantique
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-10-18
7.0

Alfred Hitchcock is referenced in the series as a filmmaker discussing the portrayal of madness.

The Ed Gein Story", Ryan Murphy y Charlie Hunnam humanizan el origen del monstruo moderno
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-10-15
7.0

Alfred Hitchcock is recognized for his film 'La mort aux trousses'.

Une édition qui fera date ! – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-10-14
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock found inspiration for his films in St. Moritz, where he often retreated from Hollywood.

Alfred Hitchcock und St. Moritz: Albträume inmitten von Luxus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-12
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock is referenced in relation to a video launched by Apple that parodies his film 'The Birds'.

Qual é o problema do Google Chrome? Microsoft e Apple criticam o navegador e dizem ser perigoso
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-10-09
5.0
Also mentioned
Alice Labate
Alice Labate

Alfred Hitchcock is mentioned as directing a film based on a book that draws elements from Ed Gein's biography.

Vicky Krieps als „Bitch of Buchenwald“: Eine Luxemburgerin in der Netflix-Serie „Monster“
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-10-06
5.0

Alfred Hitchcock is depicted as a peeper like Gein, using him as inspiration for 1960s Psycho.

This Netflix true-crime drama is repellent
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-06
5.0

Alfred Hitchcock is quoted regarding the power of anticipation in imagery, reflecting Renato Casaro's artistic philosophy.

Ρενάτο Καζάρο (1935-2025): Αρχιμάστορας της σινε-αφίσας
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-04
5.0

Alfred Hitchcock directed the film adaptation of Highsmith's classic novel 'Strangers on a Train'.

Στην πόλη που ποτέ δεν κοιμάται
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-28
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock directed the film 'Vertigo' in which Kim Novak starred.

Le festival de Deauville honore Kim Novak, l’affable fantôme de « Vertigo »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-11
8.0

He is compared to Alfred Hitchcock, indicating a high level of recognition.

Han har et enormt publikum, der dyrker ham nærmest som en afgud
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-09-07
7.0

Alfred Hitchcock directed Kim Novak in the iconic film 'Vertigo'.

Kim Novak, actriz: “En Hollywood vales tanto como tu última película” | Cine: estrenos y críticas
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-09-03
8.0

Alfred Hitchcock is noted for his inflexible demands regarding the wardrobe of his leading ladies.

A mulher que não queria ser Kim Novak | Cinema
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-09-01
5.0
Also mentioned
Kim Novak
Kim Novak
Edith Head
Edith Head