Background
Hickox was born in London, where he was educated at Emanuel School.
Hickox was born in London, where he was educated at Emanuel School.
Hickox worked extensively as an assistant director and second unit director throughout the "50s and early "60s, making his first major picture in 1970. Over the next ten years, he developed a reputation for the wit and style of his direction, and for his taut action sequences. His work includes Les Bicyclettes de Belsize (1968), Entertaining Mr Sloane (1969), Theatre of Blood (1973), Sky Riders (1976) and Zulu Dawn (1979).
He worked on various television programmes in the "80s until his death.
He died in a London hospital following a heart surgery operation at age 59. Hickox was married to Anne V., the Oscar-winning editor of Lawrence of Arabia.
This bequest led directly to the creation of the British Independent Film Awards. In recognition of Douglas"s commitment and support for new talent, BIFA inaugurated the Douglas Hickox Award, which is given to a British director on their debut feature.
Emma Hickox (b 1964), is a successful film editors
Emma East. Hickox"s resume includes The Brylcreem Boys, Kinky Boots, The Jacket, The Boat that Rocked, Blue Crush, Rock of Ages and A Walk to Remember. Douglas Hickox was buried in Putney Vale Cemetery, London.