Blake Edwards: Pink Panther and Breakfast at Tiffany's Director Dies at

Blake Edwards was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Born William Blake Crump on July 26, 1922, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he began as a radio writer.

He directed Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Days of Wine and Roses, the Pink Panther films with Peter Sellers, 10 and Victor/Victoria. He also created the TV series Peter Gunn. He received an honorary Academy Award in 2004.

He was married to actress Julie Andrews from 1969 until his death. Edwards died of complications of pneumonia in Santa Monica, California, on December 15, 2010, at age 88.

Achievements: Honorary Academy Award (2004).

Birth: July 26, 1922 - Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Profession: Director and screenwriter.

Interesting Facts: He created the TV series Peter Gunn.