King Vidor
(1894-1982)

American film director, film producer, and screenwriter (1894-1982) – King Vidor was born in Galveston (City in and county seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city) on February 8th, 1894 and died in Paso Robles (City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States) on November 1st, 1982 at the age of 88. Today King Vidor would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was King Vidor when he died?

King Vidor died in 1982 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 8th, 1894 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Galveston City in and county seat of Galveston County, Texas, United States; port and coastal city
Death Date	November 1st, 1982 (Monday)
Death place	Paso Robles City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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King Vidor

Birthday

When was King Vidor born?

King Vidor was born on February 8th, 1894.

Death

When did King Vidor die?

King Vidor died on November 1st, 1982 at the age of 88 in Paso Robles (City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States). Today King Vidor would be 130 years old.