1978Nominee
Best Director
Ice Castles
Donald Wrye
Director · Producer · Writer
Riverside - California - USA
September 24, 1934
Biography
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2010Nominee
Best Director
Ice Castles
1976Nominee
Best Director
Born Innocent
Career Highlights
1976Highlight
Best Director
The Entertainer
1991Highlight
Best Director
Lucky Day
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Ice Castles
Ice Castles
Born Innocent