Hugh O'Connor (filmmaker)

Hugh O'Connor (March 12, 1924 - September 20, 1967) was a Canadian director and producer who worked for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). His best- known film is the ground-breaking In the Labyrinth (1967), but his promising career ended shortly after that film's release when he was murdered while filming in Kentucky.

This article is about the Canadian filmmaker. For the American actor, see Hugh O'Connor.

Hugh O'Connor
Born(1924-03-12)March 12, 1924
Fort William, Scotland
DiedSeptember 20, 1967(1967-09-20) (aged 41)
Jeremiah, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Occupation(s)Director, producer
Years active1956-1967

He was a father to two daughters and one son from two different marriages. His first wife was Kathleen Taylor, they were married in December 1952. They had their first daughter, Ann Kerin O’Connor, 9 months later. Their son, Mark Taylor O’Connor, four years later. After their divorce, he was married to Claire Nöel, and together they had a daughter, Sophie O’Connor.

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