Directing

Michael D. Moore

Michael D. Moore, originally named Dennis Michael Sheffield, was born on October 14, 1914, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and passed away on March 4, 2013. He was a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, recognized as a film director, second unit director, and child actor, often credited as Mickey Moore during his early acting career.

Moore began his journey in film at the tender age of five, showcasing his skills in over two dozen films by the time he was 13. Transitioning into directing in the early 1950s, he took on significant roles as an Assistant Director and Second Unit Director, contributing to more than sixty films. His impressive portfolio includes iconic titles such as *The Ten Commandments*, *Gunfight at the O.K. Corral*, *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid*, *Patton*, and *The Man Who Would Be King*.

In addition to his work with legends like Elvis Presley—whom he directed in *Paradise, Hawaiian Style*—Moore also directed Roy Orbison in *The Fastest Guitar Alive*. Notably, he served as the associate producer responsible for action and animal sequences in *Quest for Fire*. His collaboration with Steven Spielberg marked another highlight, as he worked as an assistant director on the second and third *Indiana Jones* films and directed an episode of *Amazing Stories*. Remarkably, Moore continued to lend his expertise well into his eighties, with his last credited role as second unit director for Disney's *102 Dalmatians* in 2000.

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