Don Haig
Don Haig (22 July 1933 — 2 March 2002) was a Canadian filmmaker, editor, and producer.
Don Haig | |
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| Born | Donald George Haig July 22, 1933 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | March 2, 2002 (aged 68) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer Film editor |
| Years active | 1955 - 1998 |
| Awards | Governor General's Awards Academy Award Genie Award |
His work in film and television spanned nearly five decades. Over the course of his career, he won Academy, Genie, and Gemini awards, and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
Don was known as the "godfather of Canadian film" for nurturing young talent and producing many award-winning films. He is recognized by some as "the most important person on the Canadian film scene," helping create over 500 films.
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