Jack Clayton was born on March 1, 1921 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. He was a producer and director, known for The Innocents (1961), The Great Gatsby (1974) and Room at the Top (1959). He was married to Haya Harareet, Christine Norden and Katherine Kath. He died on February 26, 1995 in Slough, Berkshire, England.