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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.

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