He was absolutely a master of color,” del Toro said ... who brings her power for drama and impeccable comic timing; and Melvyn Douglas, who brings gravity and dignity to the proceedings.

Pauline Kael dubbed his performance the best in the film. He soon after did an about-face as Melvyn Douglas’ timid son in “I Never Sang for My Father” and drew a second Oscar nom.

The first time an Australian television program was broadcast in colour was in 1975, about 10 years after it had arrived in most countries around the world. Channel Seven's preparations for the ...

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for “I Never Sang for My Father” (1970), in which he played a widower coping with a demanding parent (played by Melvyn Douglas). Not all his roles explored life’s dark side. His knack for ...

Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg commanded the stage at the 2025 Academy Awards in a breathtaking The Color Purple reunion, wowing audiences with their striking ensembles and noticeable ...

Hackman would quickly follow this up with another Academy Award nod for 1970 drama I Never Sang For My Father, where he played middle-aged college professor opposite US actor Melvyn Douglas.

Hackman’s first starring film role came in 1970 with "I Never Sang for My Father," as a man struggling to deal with a failed relationship with his dying father, Melvyn Douglas. Because of ...