Portrait of Donald Wrye

Donald Wrye

Bio: Donald Wrye was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award
Born: Mon, Sep 24 1934
Birthplace: Riverside - California - USA

Death: Fri, May 15 2015
Donald Wrye is 80 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Ice Castles
Ice Castles
Donald Wrye was 75 in Ice Castles as 'Director, Teleplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 2010
Poster of Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Donald Wrye was 72 in Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 2007
Poster of Range of Motion
Range of Motion
Donald Wrye was 66 in Range of Motion as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 2000
Poster of A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Donald Wrye was 65 in A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 2000
Poster of High Stakes
High Stakes
Donald Wrye was 62 in High Stakes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1997
Poster of Not in This Town
Not in This Town
Donald Wrye was 62 in Not in This Town as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 1997
Poster of Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Donald Wrye was 61 in Trail of Tears as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1995
Poster of A Family Divided
A Family Divided
Donald Wrye was 60 in A Family Divided as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1995
Poster of Separated by Murder
Separated by Murder
Donald Wrye was 59 in Separated by Murder as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1994
Poster of Ultimate Betrayal
Ultimate Betrayal
Donald Wrye was 59 in Ultimate Betrayal as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1994
Poster of Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Donald Wrye was 59 in Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Stranger in the Family
Stranger in the Family
Donald Wrye was 57 in Stranger in the Family as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1991
Poster of Lucky Day
Lucky Day
Donald Wrye was 56 in Lucky Day as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of 83 Hours 'Til Dawn
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
Donald Wrye was 56 in 83 Hours 'Til Dawn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of Right to Kill?
Right to Kill?
Donald Wrye was 50 in Right to Kill? as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of The House of God
The House of God
Donald Wrye was 49 in The House of God as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Heart of Steel
Heart of Steel
Donald Wrye was 49 in Heart of Steel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1983
Poster of The Face of Rage
The Face of Rage
Donald Wrye was 48 in The Face of Rage as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1983
Poster of Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Donald Wrye was 47 in Divorce Wars: A Love Story as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1982
Poster of Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain
Donald Wrye was 47 in Fire on the Mountain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1981
Poster of Ice Castles
Ice Castles
Donald Wrye was 44 in Ice Castles as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1978
Poster of It Happened One Christmas
It Happened One Christmas
Donald Wrye was 43 in It Happened One Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1977
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Donald Wrye was 41 in The Entertainer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1976
Poster of Born Innocent
Born Innocent
Donald Wrye was 41 in Born Innocent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Death Be Not Proud
Death Be Not Proud
Donald Wrye was 40 in Death Be Not Proud as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 1975
Poster of The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
Donald Wrye was 39 in The Man Who Could Talk to Kids as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1973
Poster of The Numbers Start with the River
The Numbers Start with the River
Donald Wrye was 36 in The Numbers Start with the River as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
Donald Wrye was 34 in An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Soba Man
The Soba Man
Donald Wrye was 28 in The Soba Man as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963

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Poster of Amerika
Amerika
Donald Wrye was 52+ in Amerika as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1987