Ron Ellis (filmmaker)

Ron Ellis
Occupation Producer, film director, writer

Ron Ellis is a filmmaker known for his work dealing with mental retardation.

Biography

In 1980, Ellis won an Academy Award (with Sarah Pillsbury) for Best Short Film, Live Action for Board and Care, a love story involving two young people who are mentally retarded.[1]

References

  1. "1979 Oscars – Winners and Nominees". Pop Culture Madeness.com. Retrieved December 14, 2009.


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