
Donald Wrye
Directing
Born 1934-09-24 · Riverside - California - USA · Died 2015-05-15
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.
Crew

Ice Castles
Director

Ice Castles
Teleplay

Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Writer

Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Director

Range of Motion
Director

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Director

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Executive Producer

High Stakes
Director

Not in This Town
Director

Trail of Tears
Director

Trail of Tears
Executive Producer

A Family Divided
Director
Separated by Murder
Director

Ultimate Betrayal
Executive Producer

Ultimate Betrayal
Director

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Director

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Producer

Stranger in the Family
Director

Stranger in the Family
Executive Producer

Lucky Day
Director