Description:
Hill was born in Long Beach, California and educated at Mexico City College and Michigan State University. He worked in oil drilling and construction in the 60s before becoming a 2nd assistant director in 1967. He has written and co-written screenplays, including several uncredited works. He has produced and directed films since 1975.
Birthday
January 10, 1942
Born In
Long Beach, California, USA
Alternative names
Walter L. Hill II
, Wally Hill
, Thomas Lee
, Rob Marcus
Spouse/Ex-
Hildy Gottlieb September 7, 1986 - present (2 children),Maureen McCurry April 19, 1969 - December 1972 (divorced)
Trivia
Is an avid fan of John Wayne. When The Duke saw Hard Times (1975), he wanted Hill to
helm his last film, The Shootist (1976). But Hill refused because he didn't want to
see his hero dying in a movie.
Quotes
[on working with Charles Bronson on Hard Times (1975)] Well, Charlie does
things in terms of performance that are hard for a lot of other people
to comprehend as being part of an actor's tool, and that is being
visually interesting. There is a great poetry in Charlie's face. With
just a look, he can suggest moods that are quite interesting. He's
always on time, he always knows his lines, and he never misses a mark.
Trademarks
At least one character in many of his films drives a sky blue Cadillac Convertible. e.g. 48 Hrs. (1982), Brewster's Millions (1985) and Red Heat (1988).
