Birth name

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock is the full name used in biographies and LOC authorities (Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899–1980) (LOC; Biography.com). He did not adopt a separate stage surname; "Hitch" was a nickname.

Career: British start to Hollywood Master of Suspense

Hitchcock began in British silent and early sound cinema (The Lodger, The 39 Steps, The Lady Vanishes) before moving to Hollywood under David O. Selznick with Rebecca (1940), which won Best Picture. Landmark American films include Notorious, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds. He also hosted Alfred Hitchcock Presents on television (Biography.com).

Knighted as Sir Alfred Hitchcock in 1980, he died the same year. He never won a competitive Best Director Oscar despite five nominations, receiving the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

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