Oscar-nominated film director Michael Anderson has died at the age of 98

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Anderson is arguably best known for his epic Around the World in 80 Days



The Oscar-nominated director Michael Anderson has passed away at the age of 98.

Anderson, who is perhaps most famous for his three-hour adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days, died at his home in Canada earlier this week, according to Deadline.

Michael Anderson's career arguably kicked off with the 1955 Second World War film The Dam Busters, which was the most popular title at the British box office that year.

Anderson's works include an adaptation of George Orwell's 1984, The Yangste Incident, The Quiller Memorandum, dystopian sci-fi Logan's Run and The Jeweller's Shop, which was based on the 1960 play written by Pope John Paul II.

The director branched out into the world of television in the latter part of his career but his last project was the 1999 film The New Adventures of Pinocchio.

Despite producing a wealth of titles across a number of genres, Anderson's most memorable work was Around the World in 80 Days, which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

The adventure epic, which was based on Jules Vernes' novel of the same name, starred David Niven as lead Phileas Fogg, Cantinflas as Passepartout, Shirley MacLaine and Robert Newton.

The impressive cast also included cameos from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich, and Ronald Colman.

Anderson is survived by his wife, actress Adrianne Ellis, his son Michael Anderson Jr and stepchildren Christopher Anderson and Laurie Holden.