Vincent J. Donehue
Director · 1915–1966 · Whitehall, New York
Biography
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 14
1960s
- 1961
- 1960
Sunrise at Campobello
Director
1950s
- 1959
- 1957
Annie Get Your Gun
Director
Topaze
Director
The Star Wagon
Director
- 1956
Sincerely, Willis Wade
Director
Heritage of Anger
Director
Sizeman and Son
Director
- 1955
The Thief
Director
- 1953
- 1951
