Donald Wrye

Biography

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

1. Ice Castles (2010) — Director
2. Ice Castles (1978) — Director
3. Born Innocent (1976) — Director
4. Amerika (1987) — Director
5. 83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990) — Director
6. It Happened One Christmas (1977) — Director
7. Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape (2007) — Director
8. Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back (1993) — Director
9. Stranger in the Family (1991) — Director
10. The House of God (1984) — Director
11. A Family Divided (1995) — Director
12. Heart of Steel (1983) — Director
13. Separated by Murder (1994) — Director
14. Fire on the Mountain (1981) — Director
15. Ultimate Betrayal (1994) — Director
16. An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969) — Director
17. Lucky Day (1991) — Director
18. The Numbers Start with the River (1971) — Director
19. Not in This Town (1997) — Director
20. Range of Motion (2000) — Director
21. The Entertainer (1976) — Director
22. The Face of Rage (1983) — Director
23. Divorce Wars: A Love Story (1982) — Director
24. Trail of Tears (1995) — Director
25. High Stakes (1997) — Director
26. The Man Who Could Talk to Kids (1973) — Director
27. A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle (2000) — Director
28. Death Be Not Proud (1975) — Director
29. The Soba Man (1963) — Director