Michael Curtiz was a Hungarian-American film director known for his influential work in Hollywood during the early to mid-20th century. He directed over 100 films, spanning various genres, but is best remembered for classics like Casablanca and The Adventures of Robin Hood. His unique storytelling and visual style helped shape the Golden Age of Hollywood. Born on December 24, 1886, in Budapest, Hungary, Curtiz began his career in European cinema before moving to the United States in the 1920s. He became a prominent figure at Warner Bros., where he directed many successful films, earning an Academy Award for Best Director for Casablanca in 1944. He passed away on April 10, 1962.