Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (1899 - 1980)

Born 13 Aug 1899 in Leytonstone, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Alma Lucy (Reville) Hitchcock — married 2 Dec 1926 in Brompton Oratory, London, England, United Kingdom

Died 29 Apr 1980 at age 80 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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English filmmaker known as the "Master of Suspense"; known worldwide for over 50 films

Biography

Alfred Hitchcock KBE is Notable.

Alfred Hitchcock KBE was born in Essex, England.

Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born on 13 August 1899 in Leytonstone, Essex, England. ^[1] His parents were William John Hitchcock and Emma Jane (Whelan) Hitchcock, both Roman Catholics. Alfred Joseph was the youngest of three children; he had an older brother, William John Hitchcock, and an older sister, Ellen Kathleen Hitchcock (known as Nellie).

"Hitch Gets Hitched"

Alfred's marriage to Alma L Reville was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1926 in the Kensington district.^[5]

After great success in both silent films and early talkies and being renowned as England's best director, Sir Alfred moved to Hollywood in 1939, ^[6] and in 1955 became a U.S. Citizen. ^[7]

Alfred registered for the draft for World War II on 16 February 1942 in Bel Air West, Los Angeles, California, United States.^[9]

One of two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In a career spanning nearly six decades, Hitchcock directed over 50 films, establishing for himself a unique and distinctive style. He led the way in using the camera to move in a way that mimics a person's gaze and framed shots to maximize anxiety and fear. A 2007 article from Britain's Daily Telegraph said this about Sir Alfred:

"Unquestionably the greatest filmmaker to emerge from these islands, Hitchcock did more than any director to shape modern cinema, which would be utterly different without him. His flair was for narrative, cruelly withholding crucial information (from his characters and from us) and engaging the emotions of the audience like no one else."

For complete filmography, including both silent films and "talkies", please see freespace page

Hitchcock received two Golden Globes, eight Laurel Awards, five lifetime achievement awards and in 1980 received knighthood when he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by Queen Elizabeth II. ^[10] Sir Alfred died later that same year on 29 April. ^{[11] [12]} He was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2F45-4QP : 1 October 2014), Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, 1899; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, West Ham, Essex, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing South Leyton subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: X9JH-NFV (accessed 18 October 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Alfred Hitchcock (1), single son, in household of William Hitchcock (35) in Leyton in West Ham registration district in Essex, England. Born in Leytonstone, Essex.
3. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 20; ED, institution, or vessel: 13; Piece: 1560
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2352 #269410 (accessed 18 October 2022)
   Alfred Hitchcock (17) son, School, in household of William Hitchcock (48) at 175 Salmons Lane, Limehouse E, Limehouse, London, England. Born in London, England.
4. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 01820; District reference: RD 23 RS 2 ED 33
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 October 2022)
   Alfred Hitchcock (21), single son, Title Designer For Film Company, in household of Emma Hitchcock (56) at 239 Old Kent Road, St George the Martyr Southwark in Southwark registration district in London & Surrey, England. Born in Leytonstone, London, England. Employed by Farmer Player, Lasky British Rodncers.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 18 October 2022)
   Hitchcock, Alfred J.
   GRO Reference: 1926 Oct-Nov-Dec in Kensington Volume 1a Page 460.
6. ↑ Immigration: "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957"
   citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
   FamilySearch Record: 242L-ZHP (accessed 18 October 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-95N4-G8Y Image number 00484
   Name: Alfred J Hitchcock; Immigration Date: 1939; Immigration Place: New York, New York, United States; Birth Date: 1900; Birth Place: England; Age: 39; Ship Name: Queen Mary.
7. ↑ Naturalization: "California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976"
   citing Naturalization, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1525 (United States: National Archives and Records Service, Los Angeles Branch, 2016).
   FamilySearch Record: KXQQ-34F (accessed 18 October 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 939J-TW33-Y9
   Name: Alfred Joseph Hitchcock; Naturalization Date: 1955; Naturalization Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States; Birth Date: 1899; Description: 1930-1976 - Hinds, Maureen Ann - Hoogendam, Gilbert; Event Type: Naturalization; Multi Record Type: Naturalization.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing enumeration district (ED) 60-219, sheet 12B, line 55, family 233, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 407.
   FamilySearch Record: K9CP-M1X (accessed 18 October 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MT-K939
   Alfred J Hitchcock (40), married head of household in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. Born in England.
9. ↑ Military: "California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
   citing Draft Registration, Bel Air West, Los Angeles, California, United States, citing NARA Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975. Record Group Number 147. NAID: 7644723. Records of the Selective Service System. The National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, n.d.
   FamilySearch Record: QGXY-CCCS (accessed 18 October 2022)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS2K-78RD Image number 00551
   Name: Alfred Joseph Hitchcock; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Bel Air West, Los Angeles, California, United States; Birth Date: 13 Aug 1899; Birth Place: London, England; Race: White; Residence Place: Los Angeles, California, Bel Air West; Complexion: Ruddy; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 9; Occupation Employer: David Selzick Productions; Relationship To Vet: Wife; Relationship To Head: Wife; Weight: 280; Id: 892829.
10. ↑ KBE: London Gazette
11. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V95D-S2R : 11 January 2021), Alfred Hitchcock, Apr 1980; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
12. ↑ "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPX9-6Z8 : 26 November 2014), Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, 29 Apr 1980; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

See Also:

• Find a Grave, database and images, memorial page for Sir Alfred Hitchcock (13 Aug 1899–29 Apr 1980), Find A Grave: Memorial #486, ; Maintained by Find a Grave Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, who reports a Ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
• Blue Plaque for Alfred Hitchcock KBE, erected in 1999
• http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/the_25_most_influential_directors_of_all_time_3358/
• Obituary. The Herald. Jasper, Indiana. 30 Apr 1980, Page 26 Accessed 23 Aug 2022.
• Wikipedia: Alfred Hitchcock
• Wikidata: Item Q7374, en:Wikipedia