Joseph Losey was an acclaimed director of the 1960s who was born on January 14, 1909 in La Crosse, WI. His career was heavily influenced by his McCarthy-era blacklisting, which caused him to move to Europe and continue his work there. Despite the obstacles he faced, Losey was able to create a number of critically acclaimed films that are still remembered today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)
About
Acclaimed Director of the 1960s who was heavily influenced by his McCarthy-era blacklisting.
Before Fame
He was called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee as a suspected Communist sympathizer. Afterwards he could not find work in Hollywood, so he decided to seek refuge in England.
Trivia
He spent most of his artistic life in self-imposed exile in Britain, and his films naturally took on the tone of outsiders looking in and of a world cruel and uncaring.
Family Life
He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to an influential family.
Associated With
His 1962 film Eva starred Jeanne Moreau.