Bernard McEveety

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Bernard McEveety
Born
Bernard E. McEveety, Jr.

(1924-05-13)May 13, 1924
Encino, Los Angeles, California
, United States
Occupation(s)Film, television director

Bernard E. McEveety, Jr. (May 13, 1924[1] – February 2, 2004) was an American film and television director.[2]

Family

McEveety was born in New Rochelle, New York; his brothers, Vincent McEveety[2] and Joseph McEveety[citation needed] were also Hollywood directors and producers. His nephew is producer Stephen McEveety, who often collaborates with Mel Gibson[2] (The Passion of the Christ).

Career

McEveety worked primarily in TV, but also directed several feature films. He directed The Brotherhood of Satan and Ride Beyond Vengeance, and did second-unit work on another cult horror film, The Return of Dracula. McEveety's huge TV output included 31 episodes of the TV series Combat!. He also directed Jodie Foster in her debut film, Disney's Napoleon and Samantha.

He produced the TV series

, among others.

Death

McEveety died in

Encino, Los Angeles, California, aged 79, of undisclosed natural causes, survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.[3]

References

  1. ^ Social Security Administration (2014). "Bernard E. McEveety". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014 (database record) – via ancestry.com.
    "United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (accessed 11 Sep 2012), Bernard E Mceveety, 2 February 2004; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
  2. ^ .
  3. ^ Bernard McEveety Obituary

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