Alexander Mackendrick was a Scottish American director and teacher born on September 8, 1912, in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his career in television advertising before moving into film editing and directing, notably at Ealing Studios. Mackendrick directed 11 films over his career, including the acclaimed 'Sweet Smell of Success' and 'The Ladykillers'. His contributions to cinema have been influential, showcasing his unique storytelling and visual style.
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Meaning of the name - Alexander
Defender of the people
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Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Hillhead High School | Glasgow School of Art
Occupation: Director | Teacher
Spouses: Eileen Ascroft
Employers: California Institute of the Arts
Awards Received: Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 8, 2025 |
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Sun | 15 Virgo 39 | 16 Virgo 18 | 8 Capricorn 40 |
Moon | 11 Leo 18 | 28 Pisces 56 | 6 Libra 50 |
Mercury | 27 Leo 41 | 11 Virgo 53 | 16 Sagittarius 29 |
Venus | 3 Libra 18 | 16 Leo 51 | 21 Aquarius 11 |
Mars | 3 Libra 53 | 20 Libra 57 | 21 Sagittarius 59 |
Jupiter | 7 Sagittarius 20 | 19 Cancer 13 | 29 Sagittarius 5 |
Saturn | 4 Gemini 42 | 29 Pisces 21 | 28 Taurus 38 |
Uranus | 29 Capricorn 52 | 1 Gemini 28 | 2 Aquarius 4 |
Neptune | 25 Cancer 19 | 1 Aries 9 | 25 Cancer 3 |
Pluto | 29 Gemini 59 | 1 Aquarius 38 | 28 Gemini 51 |
Rahu | 13 Aries 46 | 18 Pisces 13 | 7 Aries 47 |
Ketu | 13 Libra 46 | 18 Virgo 13 | 7 Libra 47 |
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