Donald Wrye
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 24, 1934
- Died
- May 15, 2015 (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Riverside - California - USA
Biography
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.
Known For
Filmography
Ice Castles
Movie · Director
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Movie · Director
Range of Motion
Movie · Director
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Movie · Director
Not in This Town
Movie · Director
High Stakes
Movie · Director
A Family Divided
Movie · Director
Trail of Tears
Movie · Director
Ultimate Betrayal
Movie · Director
Separated by Murder
Movie · Director
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Movie · Director
Lucky Day
Movie · Director
Stranger in the Family
Movie · Director
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
Movie · Director
Amerika
TV · Director · 7 eps
The House of God
Movie · Director
The Face of Rage
Movie · Director
Heart of Steel
Movie · Director
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Movie · Director
Fire on the Mountain
Movie · Director
Ice Castles
Movie · Director
It Happened One Christmas
Movie · Director
The Entertainer
Movie · Director
Born Innocent
Movie · Director
Death Be Not Proud
Movie · Director
The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
Movie · Director
The Numbers Start with the River
Movie · Director
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
Movie · Director
The Soba Man
Movie · Director