Jack Eaton
Encyclopedia
Jack Eaton was an American film producer
and director
. He produced 78 films between 1918
and 1953
. He also directed 38 films between 1918 and 1953. He was nominated for five Academy Awards
, all for Best Short Subject
, winning twice. In 1944 for Amphibious Fighters
and in 1950 for Aquatic House Party
.
He died in Mystic, Connecticut
.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He produced 78 films between 1918
1918 in film
The year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
and 1953
1953 in film
The year 1953 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*September 16 — The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:A...
. He also directed 38 films between 1918 and 1953. He was nominated for five Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
, all for Best Short Subject
Academy Award for Live Action Short Film
This name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
, winning twice. In 1944 for Amphibious Fighters
Amphibious Fighters
Amphibious Fighters is a 1943 short directed by Jack Eaton. It won an Academy Award at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944 for Best Short Subject ....
and in 1950 for Aquatic House Party
Aquatic House Party
Aquatic House Party is a 1949 short film produced by Jack Eaton. It won an Academy Award at the 22nd Academy Awards in 1949 for Best Short Subject ....
.
He died in Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic is a village and census-designated place in New London County, Connecticut, in the United States. The population was 4,001 at the 2000 census. A historic locality, Mystic has no independent government because it is not a legally recognized municipality in the state of Connecticut...
.