Director
Vincent J. Donehue
Born 1915 · Whitehall, New York
Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for Sunrise at Campobello (1958). He also directed the film adaptation of Sunrise at Campobello (1960), which garnered critical acclaim. Donehue's work was characterized by his ability to elicit powerful performances and his dedication to storytelling across multiple mediums.
Directed
The Trip to Bountiful
Director · 1953
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Director · 1956
Peter Pan
Director · 1960
Lonelyhearts
Director · 1959
Sunrise at Campobello
Director · 1960
Sincerely, Willis Wade
Director · 1956
The Philco Television Playhouse
Director · 1948
The Defenders
Director · 1961
Producers' Showcase
Director · 1954
The United States Steel Hour
Director · 1953
Playwrights '56
Director · 1955
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Director · 1951
Annie Get Your Gun
Director · 1957
The Thief
Director · 1955
Heritage of Anger
Director · 1956
Topaze
Director · 1957
Sizeman and Son
Director · 1956
The Star Wagon
Director · 1957