Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock was a British film director. He was born in London, England, in 1899. He was called the Master of Suspense. He made over 50 movies that kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Early Life

Hitchcock was fascinated by crime and mystery stories as a child. He was shy and often lonely. He studied engineering before getting a job in the film industry. He started as a title card designer for silent films and worked his way up to director.

Big Achievements

Hitchcock directed over 50 feature films. His most famous movies include Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo, and The Birds. He had a unique style of building suspense and surprising audiences. He made a brief appearance in nearly every one of his films.

Fun Facts

• Hitchcock appeared in a cameo in almost every movie he made.
• He was afraid of eggs his whole life.
• Psycho was so scary that theaters would not let people in after the movie started.

Did You Know?

Hitchcock planned every shot of his movies carefully before filming began. He drew detailed storyboards showing each scene. He said that by the time he got to the set, the creative work was already done.