Who has directed more Best Picture Oscar-winning films, Alfred Hitchcock or William Wyler?
Alfred Hitchcock Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer, referred to as the "Master of Suspense". He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He had a successful career in British cinema with both silent films and early talkies and became renowned as Britain's leading filmmaker. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939 and became a U.S. citizen in 1955.
Joseph Sargent Joseph Sargent (born Giuseppe Danielle Sorgente; July 22, 1925 – December 22, 2014) was an American film director. Though he directed many television movies, his best known feature-length works were arguably the theatrical releases: Burt Reynolds action movie "White Lightning", Gregory Peck biopic "MacArthur", and horror anthology "Nightmares". His most popular feature film was subway thriller "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three". Sargent won four Emmy Awards over his career.