Alfred Hitchcock, one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time, passed away on April 29, 1980 at the age of 80. He made over fifty feature films in a career that spanned almost six decades, and became known and beloved for his macabre and witty style of film-making. He was born on August 13th, 1899 in London, England. Throughout his career, he wrote and directed some of the most influential and renowned films in cinema history, including Shadow of a Doubt, Psycho, Rear Window, and Vertigo. Hitchcock was greatly admired by the public and critically praised for his meticulous attention to detail and social commentary. Hitchcock was also a pioneering director of TV shows, having directed more than 30 episodes of the Alfred Hitchcock Presents series. He was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including several Lifetime Achievement Awards. Hitchcock had a lasting influence on filmmaking and storytelling among modern filmmakers, and his work will continue to be enjoyed and admired for decades to come.