Stuart Rosenberg

**Stuart Rosenberg** (August 11, 1927 – March 15, 2007) was an illustrious American film and television director. Rosenberg was renowned for his movies including the classic _Cool Hand Luke_ (1967), _Voyage of the Damned_ (1976), _The Amityville Horror_ (1979), and _The Pope of Greenwich Village_ (1984). He was particularly celebrated for his frequent collaborations with actor Paul Newman. His directorial journey initiated with television series like _Decoy_, _Naked City_, and _The Untouchables_, carving a mark in the industry with his unique storytelling style. He had notable contributions to other popular series like _The Twilight Zone_, _Rawhide_, and _The Trials of O'Brien_. His prowess was recognized with an Emmy Award for directing 'The Madman', an episode of _The Defenders_. In later years, he replaced Bob Rafelson to create the remarkable movie _Brubaker_ (1980). Other notable works of Rosenberg include _The April Fools_ (1969), _The Newman Movies WUSA_ (1970), _Pocket Money_ (1972), and _The Laughing Policeman_ (1973). His directed biopic _Let's Get Harry_ (1986) was done under the pseudonym Alan Smithee. Apart from his directorial career, Rosenberg shared his vast knowledge as a teacher at the American Film Institute, shaping the careers of successful filmmakers like Todd Field and Darren Aronofsky. His last film was the independent drama _My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys_ in 1991. Rosenberg's rich legacy includes a variety of film genres, especially straight dramas and crime films.