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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

“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

By that time, Duvall had already appeared on television in such shows as Naked City, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Armstrong Circle Theatre.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Fans of the classic, artfully made thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma will find themselves gripped by the film from the start.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Ever since the 1930s, Pinewood had been home to movies ranging from early Alfred Hitchcock mysteries to massive Star Wars blockbusters.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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