Donald Wrye
Directing
Born September 24, 1934 · Riverside - California - USA
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.
Directed (28)
Ice Castles
2010
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
2007
Range of Motion
2000
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
2000
High Stakes
1997
Not in This Town
1997
Trail of Tears
1995
A Family Divided
1995
Separated by Murder
1994
Ultimate Betrayal
1994
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
1993
Stranger in the Family
1991
Lucky Day
1991
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
1990
The House of God
1984
Heart of Steel
1983
The Face of Rage
1983
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
1982
Fire on the Mountain
1981
Ice Castles
1978
It Happened One Christmas
1977
The Entertainer
1976
Born Innocent
1976
Death Be Not Proud
1975
The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
1973
The Numbers Start with the River
1971
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
1969
The Soba Man
1963