Premise: Blake Edwards ( born William Blake Crump ; July 26 , 1922 -- December 15 , 2010 ) was an American film director , screenwriter , and producer . Edwards began his career in the 1940s as an actor , but he soon began writing screenplays and radio scripts before turning to producing and directing in television and films . His best-known films include Breakfast at Tiffany 's , Days of Wine and Roses , 10 , Victor/Victoria , and the hugely successful Pink Panther film series with British actor Peter Sellers . Late in his career , he transitioned to writing , producing , and directing for theater . In 2004 , he received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his writing , directing , and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen .
Hypothesis: Blake Edwards worked.
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