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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Kaley Cuoco and Sam Clafin lack the chemistry to keep this thriller built on Hitchcock plot points moving, despite it scenic French vistas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Hitchcock and his screenwriter, John Michael Hayes, greatly expanded the film’s musical dimension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Ali's defence barrister, Jodie-Jane Hitchcock, said he had a "very modest number of followers" on his accounts and was socially isolated.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

But it had old-school style and had attracted a lot of famous demigods over the years, like the Beatles and Alfred Hitchcock, so I figured we were in good company.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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