Mike Todd
Mike Todd was the third husband of Elizabeth Taylor and the driving force behind the development of the Todd-AO widescreen film format.
Miscellaneous Crew | Movie Actor | Producer
June 22, 1907
March 22, 1958
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Mike Todd, an American film producer, director, and screenwriter, gained recognition for producing the Academy Award-winning movie “Around the World in 80 Days.” As a pioneer in widescreen technology, his contributions to the film industry earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of his other notable works include “The Seven Year Itch,” “A Night in Venice,” and “Up in Central Park.” Todd was also known for his lavish lifestyle, high-profile marriages, including one to actress Elizabeth Taylor, and his passion for flying. He owned several planes and incorporated his love for aviation into his films, such as the memorable hot air balloon scene in “Around the World in 80 Days.”
An intriguing fact about Mike Todd is that he was Elizabeth Taylor’s third husband and the only one she never divorced. Tragically, Todd died in a private plane crash just a year after their marriage. He was also instrumental in developing the Todd-AO widescreen film format.
