
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.

Ice Castles

Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Fire on the Mountain

Ultimate Betrayal

Lucky Day

83 Hours 'Til Dawn

Ice Castles

Born Innocent

Death Be Not Proud

Heart of Steel

A Family Divided

The Entertainer

Amerika

Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

The Man Who Could Talk to Kids

Stranger in the Family

An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

It Happened One Christmas

The Numbers Start with the River

Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape

High Stakes

Trail of Tears

The House of God

Not in This Town

Range of Motion

A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

The Soba Man