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1899 – 1980Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980)Died 29 April 1980, aged 80British-American film director renowned as the "Master of Suspense," known for films including Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window, and North by Northwest. His innovative visual storytelling and mastery of tension shaped modern thriller filmmaking. He was knighted shortly before his death.