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1886 – 1962Michael Curtiz (1886-1962)Died 10 April 1962, aged 75Hungarian-American film director Michael Curtiz, best known for directing "Casablanca," died on April 10, 1962. Over his career he directed more than 170 films across numerous genres. "Casablanca" won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.