Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was an English film director and producer, referred to as the “Master of Suspense”. He pioneered many elements of the suspense and psychological thriller genres. He had a successful career in British cinema with both silent films and early talkies and became renowned as England’s best director. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood in 1939, and became a U.S. citizen in 1955.