Donald Wrye

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 of Donald Wrye

• Ice Castles (2010)
• Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape (2007)
• Range of Motion (2000)
• A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle (2000)
• Not in This Town (1997)
• High Stakes (1997)
• A Family Divided (1995)
• Trail of Tears (1995)
• Ultimate Betrayal (1994)
• Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back (1993)
• Lucky Day (1991)
• Stranger in the Family (1991)
• 83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990)
• Amerika (1987)
• The House of God (1984)
• Heart of Steel (1983)
• Divorce Wars: A Love Story (1982)
• Fire on the Mountain (1981)
• Ice Castles (1978)
• It Happened One Christmas (1977)
• The Entertainer (1976)
• Born Innocent (1976)
• Death Be Not Proud (1975)
• The Man Who Could Talk to Kids (1973)
• The Numbers Start with the River (1971)
• An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969)
• The Soba Man (1963)