About
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.
Filmography
Ice Castles2010 · Director, Teleplay
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape2007 · Writer, Director
Range of Motion2000 · Director
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle2000 · Director, Executive Producer
High Stakes1997 · Director
Not in This Town1997 · Director
Trail of Tears1995 · Director, Executive Producer
A Family Divided1995 · Director
Separated by Murder1994 · Director
Ultimate Betrayal1994 · Executive Producer, Director
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back1993 · Director, Producer
Stranger in the Family1991 · Director, Executive Producer
Lucky Day1991 · Director
83 Hours 'Til Dawn1990 · Director
Right to Kill?1985 · Executive Producer
The House of God1984 · Screenplay, Director
Heart of Steel1983 · Director
The Face of Rage1983 · Director, Writer
Divorce Wars: A Love Story1982 · Writer, Director
Fire on the Mountain1981 · Director