Veteran filmmaker George Armitage, known for directing films like "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "Miami Blues," has died at the age of 83. Armitage's son, Brent, confirmed that his father passed away on Saturday in Playa del Rey.
Armitage began his career at 20th Century Fox before transitioning to feature films, writing the comedy "Gas! - Or - It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It." He directed "Private Duty Nurses" and the Blaxploitation film "Hit Man," starring Pam Grier and Bernie Casey.
His 1990 comedic thriller "Miami Blues," featuring Alec Baldwin and Fred Ward, earned critical acclaim. Armitage also received an Emmy nomination for co-writing the TV movie "The Late Shift." His final film credit was "The Big Bounce" in 2004. Armitage's diverse body of work has left a lasting impact on the film industry.
George Armitage, Director of 'Grosse Pointe Blank' and 'Miami Blues,' Passes Away at 83 - February 22, 2024
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