
Blake Edwards (July 26, 1922-December 15, 2010), who was actually born William Blake Crump, was a screenwriter, director, and producer in a career that spanned almost five decades. Born in Oklahoma, he was the son of a stage director. Early in his career, he was a scriptwriter for Orson Welles' radio program, "The War of the Worlds" (which literally terrified the nation).
On the set of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with Audrey Hepburn, 1961
with Peter Sellers (with whom he reportedly had a contentious
relationship with) preparing for a scene in "The Pink Panther", 1963
on the set of "The Great Race", 1965
with wife Julie Andrews, whom he married in 1969.
with Dudley Moore on the set of the hilarious comedy, "10", 1979
on the set of "Victor/Victoria", 1982
posing next to his bust, which was presented to
him by The American Cancer Society, 1983
receiving an Honorary Oscar (which was
presented by Jim Carrey), 2004
with wife Julie Andrews (they were
together for over four decades), 2004
his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
You tickled our funny bone, Blake Edwards. Thanks for the laughs!!!!