Henry Levin, a renowned American film director, was born on June 5, 1909, and passed away on May 1, 1980. His illustrious career spanned over five decades, during which he directed more than fifty feature films. Levin's journey in the film industry began in 1943, when he started as a dialogue director for Columbia Pictures, working on the films "Dangerous Blondes" and "Appointment in Berlin".
As his skills and experience grew, Levin was subsequently contracted to Columbia Pictures as a director, alongside several other talented individuals who began their careers as dialogue directors. This esteemed group included Fred Sears, William Castle, Mel Ferrer, and Robert Gordon. Throughout his career, Levin worked with Columbia Pictures, directing numerous films that showcased his exceptional directing skills.
As Levin's career progressed, he expanded his horizons by taking on television projects. In 1979, he directed several episodes of the popular television series "Knots Landing". His final work was the television movie "Scout's Honor", which he was directing at the time of his passing on the last day of production.
Interestingly, despite having a background in stage acting, Levin's only screen acting credit was in an episode of the 1974 television series "Planet of the Apes".
