Christian Nyby, the television and movie director who achieved acclaim as a film editor before moving into the director's chair, was born on September 1, 1913, in Los Angeles, California. He made his reputation as a cutter during the 1940s, when he worked with the great helmer 'Howard Hawks' and episodic television, never again showing the promise he had as director of "The Thing." He died on September 17, 1993, two weeks after turning 80 years old.
Father of Christian I. Nyby II.
Grandfather of Tristan Nyby (special-effects artist, Nascar Racers 2000), Pascale Nyby (costume designer), and Justine Nyby.
Member of American Cinema Editors (ACE), although credited as such only as an editor.
