Hitchcock

American

[hich-kok] / ˈhɪtʃ kɒk /

noun

Sir Alfred (Joseph), 1899–1980, U.S. film and television director and producer, born in England.
Thomas, Jr. Tommy, 1900–44, U.S. polo player.

Hitchcock British

/ ˈhɪtʃˌkɒk /

noun

Sir Alfred ( Joseph ). 1899–1980, English film director, noted for his mastery in creating suspense. His films include The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935), Rebecca (1940), Psycho (1960), and The Birds (1963)

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In a wide-ranging career, he also photographed famous personalities including Salvador Dali, Alfred Hitchcock and Winston Churchill.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It was a wonderful idea, but Hitchcock felt the execution could have been more elegant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“You may think your greatest export is Alfred Hitchcock or Charlie Chaplin, but to me it was Adam Somner,” Anderson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

If you are providing wildlife food, be mindful of what that food is and whether it's suitable for hedgehogs, said Hitchcock.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

I mean, I’ve watched some Alfred Hitchcock, but that’s about it.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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