Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards

1922-07-26 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA 96 Credits

Biography

Blake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter and producer. Edwards' career began in the 1940s as an actor but he soon turned to writing radio scripts at Columbia Pictures. He used his writing skills to begin producing and directing, with some of his best films including: Experiment in Terror, The Great Race, and the hugely successful Pink Panther film series with the British comedian Peter Sellers. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he was also renowned for his d...

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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

2024

as Self (archive footage)

8.0
Acting

While known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther series, the iconic director, screenwriter ...

And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

2014

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy ...

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009

as Self

7.2
Acting

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes ...

The Pink Panther 2

The Pink Panther 2

2009

Characters

5.7

When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is forced to assign I...

The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

2006

Characters

5.8

When the coach of the France soccer team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium in the end of a game, and his expensive and huge ring with the di...

Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic

Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic

2006

as Self

8.0
Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

Behind The Feline: 'The Cartoon Phenomenon'

Behind The Feline: 'The Cartoon Phenomenon'

2004

as Self

6.0
Acting

In depth look at the creation of the main title sequence and the subesquence animated shorts series

The Pink Panther Story

The Pink Panther Story

2003

as Himself

9.0
Acting

Documentary about the creation of the Pink Panther movies including interviews with the crew and cast.

Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady

Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady

1997

as Self

8.0
Acting

The story of how Audrey Hepburn survived World War II, became an award winning actress, and gave back to the world as a humanitarian.

Victor/Victoria

Victor/Victoria

1995

Musical, Producer, Original Film Writer

6.8
Producing Writing Directing

Out-of-work singer Victoria Grant meets a just-fired, flamboyant gay man in a club in 1920s Paris. He convinces her to pretend to be a man who is a fe...

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

1994

as Self

6.1
Acting

A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the T...

Son of the Pink Panther

Son of the Pink Panther

1993

Story, Director, Characters

4.6
Writing Directing

The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin.

Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

1993

as Self

7.0
Acting

Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication and an enduring aura of youthful innoce...

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

1992

as Self

6.7
Acting

Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of contemporary comedians. Hosted by Dom DeLuise.

Switch

Switch

1991

Screenplay, Director

5.9
Writing Directing

Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to...

William Holden: The Golden Boy

William Holden: The Golden Boy

1989

as Self

Acting

It was said of him that in more than 70 films, he never once gave a bad performance.

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

1989

Writer, Director, Executive Producer

4.7
Writing Directing Producing

Peter Gunn, a connoisseur of beautiful women and cool jazz, is an ex-cop turned private eye who's caught in the middle of a dangerous gang war.

Skin Deep

Skin Deep

1989

Director, Writer

6.1
Directing Writing

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's blo...

Justin Case

Justin Case

1988

Executive Producer, Director, Writer

Producing Directing Writing

A crime comedy directed by Blake Edwards.

Sunset

Sunset

1988

Screenplay, Director

5.6
Writing Directing

Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp team up to solve a murder at the Academy Awards in 1929 Hollywood.

The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen

1988

as Self

Acting

A follow-up special to ABC's 1987 "The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson." The program includes clips of great stunts, interviews with cele...

Blind Date

Blind Date

1987

Director

6.0
Directing

When bachelor Walter Davis is set up with his sister-in-law's pretty cousin, Nadia Gates, a seemingly average blind date turns into a chaotic night on...

That's Life!

That's Life!

1986

Director, Writer

5.6
Directing Writing

A wealthy architect struggles with a severe case of male menopause at the approach of his 60th birthday.

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986

Writer, Director

4.5
Writing Directing

Two friends an actor and a chef discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it. But also have to deal with the two men who fixed it w...

Micki & Maude

Micki & Maude

1984

Director

5.6
Directing

TV reporter Rob Salinger longs for a baby. But his career-minded wife, Micki, is too busy for motherhood. A romantic fling with a seductive cellist, M...

City Heat

City Heat

1984

Screenplay

5.5
Writing

Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye na...

The Man Who Loved Women

The Man Who Loved Women

1983

Screenplay, Director, Producer

4.8
Writing Directing Producing

A womanizing sculptor seeks help from a psychiatrist to cure him of his obsession with women.

Curse of the Pink Panther

Curse of the Pink Panther

1983

Director, Screenplay, Producer

4.6
Directing Writing Producing

Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. However, Clouseau's enemy, Dreyfus, rigs the Su...

Trail of the Pink Panther

Trail of the Pink Panther

1982

Producer, Director, Story

5.2
Producing Directing Writing

The Pink Panther diamond is stolen once again from Lugash and the authorities call in Chief Inspector Clouseau from France. His plane disappears en-ro...

Victor/Victoria

Victor/Victoria

1982

Producer, Director, Screenplay

7.3
Producing Directing Writing

A struggling female soprano finds work playing a male female impersonator, but it complicates her personal life.

S.O.B.

S.O.B.

1981

Screenplay, Director, Producer

5.9
Writing Directing Producing

A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its family-friendly star takes ...

Casino

Casino

1980

Executive Consultant

10.0

Mike Connors is a suave gambler who owns a floating hotel/casino which takes a turn when the passengers are stalked by a saboteur during the casino sh...

10

10

1979

Director, Producer, Screenplay

5.7
Directing Producing Writing

A Hollywood songwriter goes through a mid-life crisis and becomes infatuated with a sexy blonde newlywed.

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Revenge of the Pink Panther

1978

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.4
Directing Writing Producing

Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is dead. At least that is what the world—and Charles Dreyfus—believe when a dead body is discovered in Clouseau's car...

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.9
Directing Writing Producing

Charles Dreyfus, who has finally cracked over inspector Clouseau's antics, escapes from a mental institution and launches an elaborate plan to get rid...

Die Titelmacher

1976

as Self

Acting
The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

1975

Screenplay, Producer, Director

6.8
Writing Producing Directing

The famous Pink Panther jewel has once again been stolen and Inspector Clouseau is called in to catch the thief. The Inspector is convinced that 'The ...

Julie: My Favourite Things

Julie: My Favourite Things

1975

Director

Directing

A Julie Andrews special with The Muppets and Peter Sellers.

The Tamarind Seed

The Tamarind Seed

1974

Screenplay, Director

6.2
Writing Directing

During a Caribbean holiday, a British civil servant finds herself falling in love with a Russian agent.

Julie and Dick at Covent Garden

Julie and Dick at Covent Garden

1974

Producer

7.0
Producing

The program, deftly taped on a studio sountstage simulating the cobbled streets, stately, facadest colorful produce and quaint shops of the Drury Lane...

Julie on Sesame Street

Julie on Sesame Street

1973

Executive Producer

8.0
Producing

Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 2...

Julie

Julie

1972

Director

Directing

Writer/director Blake Edwards chronicles his wife Julie Andrews' decision to star in a TV variety show while balancing her home and family life.

The Carey Treatment

The Carey Treatment

1972

Director

5.8
Directing

A doctor uncovers a hotbed of corruption when he tries to clear a colleague of a murder charge.

Wild Rovers

Wild Rovers

1971

Director, Screenplay

6.3
Directing Writing

Ross Bodine and Frank Post are cowhands on Walt Buckman's R-Bar-R ranch. Bodine is older and broods a bit about how he will get along when he's too ol...

Darling Lili

Darling Lili

1970

Director, Writer, Producer

5.5
Directing Writing Producing

World War I. Lili Smith is a beloved British music hall singer, often providing inspiration for the British and French troops and general populace sin...

The Monk

The Monk

1969

Story

7.5
Writing

Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs....

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

1968

Characters

5.0

Detective Inspector Jacques Clouseau is borrowed from the Surete on special assignment for Scotland Yard in hopes that a fresh outlook will help the g...

The Party

The Party

1968

Screenplay, Director, Producer

7.3
Writing Directing Producing

Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film prod...

Waterhole #3

Waterhole #3

1967

Producer

6.1
Producing

After a professional gambler kills a Confederate soldier, he finds a map pinpointing the location in the desert where stolen army gold bullion is buri...

Gunn

Gunn

1967

Director, Writer

5.4
Directing Writing

The madam of a floating bordello hires private eye Peter Gunn to prove a gangster killed a crime boss.

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

1966

Director, Story, Producer

6.0
Directing Writing Producing

A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival f...

The Great Race

The Great Race

1965

Director, Original Story

7.1
Directing Writing

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward...

A Shot in the Dark

A Shot in the Dark

1964

Director, Screenplay, Producer

7.2
Directing Writing Producing

Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic ser...

The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

1963

Director, Screenplay

6.8
Directing Writing

The trademark of The Phantom, a renowned jewel thief, is a glove left at the scene of the crime. Inspector Clouseau, an expert on The Phantom's exploi...

Soldier in the Rain

Soldier in the Rain

1963

Screenplay, Producer

6.3
Writing Producing

Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaught...

Days of Wine and Roses

Days of Wine and Roses

1963

Director

7.5
Directing

An alcoholic falls in love with and gets married to a young woman, whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together.

The Notorious Landlady

The Notorious Landlady

1962

Screenplay

6.7
Writing

An American junior diplomat in London rents a house from, and falls in love with, a woman suspected of murder.

Experiment in Terror

Experiment in Terror

1962

Producer, Director

7.1
Producing Directing

A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him steal a large sum from her bank.

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side

1962

Co-Director

6.6
Directing

At a 1930s New Orleans bordello, Hallie is the main attraction for both clients and the shrewd madam. The arrival of Dove Linkhorn, her lovesick sweet...

The Couch

The Couch

1962

Story

6.1
Writing

A psychopath calls the police before he kills, in between sessions with his father-figure analyst.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961

Director

7.6
Directing

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her a...

High Time

High Time

1960

Director

5.9
Directing

Despite the dissapproval of his grown son and daughter, 51-year-old widdower and wealthy restauranteur Harvey Howard decides it's 'high time' to he ge...

Operation Petticoat

Operation Petticoat

1959

Director

7.2
Directing

A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.

The Perfect Furlough

The Perfect Furlough

1958

Director

6.6
Directing

A love-starved soldier stationed at an Arctic base wins a furlough in Paris, but a pretty, no-nonsense military psychologist is ordered to accompany h...

This Happy Feeling

This Happy Feeling

1958

Director, Screenplay

3.8
Directing Writing

Janet Blake leaves a party when her boss drunkenly makes passes at her and is offered a ride to the subway with Bill Tremaine. When she thinks Bill is...

Operation Mad Ball

Operation Mad Ball

1957

Screenplay

6.6
Writing

In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obn...

Mister Cory

Mister Cory

1957

Director, Screenplay

5.7
Directing Writing

An opportunistic young man from the slums gambles his way to wealth, power and high society.

He Laughed Last

He Laughed Last

1956

Story, Director, Screenplay

6.5
Writing Directing

A 1920s chorus girl inherits a slain gangster's empire.

My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

1955

Screenplay

6.5
Writing

Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They fin...

Bring Your Smile Along

Bring Your Smile Along

1955

Director, Story, Screenplay

6.0
Directing Writing

Nancy Willows (Constance Towers), pretty blonde high school teacher, writes song lyrics which spark the careers of struggling young pianist-composer M...

Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer!

Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer!

1954

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

In this half-hour unsold pilot, private eye Mike Hammer embarks on a righteous quest for vengeance over the death of his newsboy pal in a mob hit.

The Atomic Kid

The Atomic Kid

1954

Story

4.5
Writing

A uranium prospector is eating a peanut butter sandwich in the desert where atom bomb tests are being done. He becomes radioactive, and helps the FBI ...

Drive a Crooked Road

Drive a Crooked Road

1954

Screenplay

6.1
Writing

A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.

Cruisin' Down the River

Cruisin' Down the River

1953

Writer

Writing

A New Yorker inherits an old river boat and decides to turn it into a night club while falling in love with Sally Jane, the granddaughter of his worse...

All Ashore

All Ashore

1953

Screenplay, Story

6.0
Writing

Three sailors finally get some shore leave, and go in search of fun and girls.

Sound Off

Sound Off

1952

Writer

Writing

An obnoxious nightclub comedian at Ciro's is drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. At his arrival at his basic training he meets a WAC Lie...

Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder

Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder

1952

Writer

Writing

Two singers step in to help an aspiring actress whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career

Stampede

Stampede

1949

Screenplay, Co-Producer

5.5
Writing Producing

In 1887 Arizona, in the context of the settler-vs-cattleman struggle, two rancher brothers fall in-love with the same settler girl while crooked busin...

Leather Gloves

Leather Gloves

1948

as Vince Reedy

Acting

A fallen prizefighter must choose between two women from vastly different walks of life.

Panhandle

Panhandle

1948

as Floyd Schofield

5.8
Acting

An ex-gunfighter woos two women while avenging his brother, victim of a crooked gambler.

Panhandle

Panhandle

1948

Writer, Producer

5.8
Writing Producing

An ex-gunfighter woos two women while avenging his brother, victim of a crooked gambler.

Big Town

Big Town

1946

as Nixon-Reporter (uncredited)

4.8
Acting

A newspaper editor goes on an anti-crime crusade, but gets carried away.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946

as Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)

7.1
Acting

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. S...

From This Day Forward

From This Day Forward

1946

as Night Club Patron

5.2
Acting

A young American soldier, with an honorable discharge, returns home from World War II to his bride, whom he married after a short courtship and has no...

Tokyo Rose

Tokyo Rose

1946

as Joe Bridger

5.0
Acting

Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy propaganda to American troops. Captured GI Pete Sherman is one...

Strangler of the Swamp

Strangler of the Swamp

1946

as Christian Sanders Jr.

5.7
Acting

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an innocent man they hanged is seeking revenge on all of the ma...

They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

1945

as Boat Crewman (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the a...

A Guy, a Gal and a Pal

A Guy, a Gal and a Pal

1945

as Solider (uncredited)

Acting

A young woman devises a clever scheme to secure a train reservation by pretending to be married to a stranger.

She's a Sweetheart

She's a Sweetheart

1944

as Soldier

Acting

In this musical drama, a woman turns her mansion into a boarding house for soldiers on furlough, providing them with room, board, and musical entertai...

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

1944

as Lt. Smith's Crewman (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a secret bombing mission which will take the war to the Jap...

The Unwritten Code

The Unwritten Code

1944

as Swede (uncredited)

5.2
Acting

A Nazi spy sneaks into the U.S., hoping to release hundreds of German prisoners. He fails, but not until plenty of bullets have been spent.

Marshal of Reno

Marshal of Reno

1944

as Lee

7.0
Acting

One of two towns will be selected to be the County Seat and Editor Palmer has a gang working to make sure his town is chosen. Investigating the lawles...

A Guy Named Joe

A Guy Named Joe

1943

as Flyer (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he is sent back to ...

Lucky Legs

Lucky Legs

1942

as Red Arrow Messenger

Acting

Chorus girl Gloria Carroll inherits one million dollars from Broadway playboy Herbert Dinwiddle. Producer Ned McLane persuades her to advance him the ...

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

1942

as Cadet (uncredited)

5.8
Acting

This historical drama tells the story of the first class to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. In the early 19th Century, Congress...

The Pink Panther

N/A

Characters

A live-action/CGI hybrid feature film centered on the iconic cat. Will focus on a smooth operating inspector who, thanks to a traumatic event, now has...