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In Memory of

Paul Wendkos

20 Sep 1925 - 12 Nov 2009

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  • First Names:Paul
  • Last Name:Wendkos
  • Age:84y
  • Country:United States of America
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'Gidget' movie director Wendkos (84) died after a film career spanning over half a century. Although he was involved in over 100 films and television shows, Paul is best known for the quirky 1959 'Gidget' surf film. He died from a lung infection following a stroke, and is survived by his second wife, a son and granddaughter.

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