Stepson of stage director and movie production manager Jack McEdward.
Suffered from CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
The Honorary Oscar Award that he received in 2004 was presented to him by personal fan Jim Carrey.
The title of the film, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, came to Blake Edwards when asked the question by his son Geoffrey.
Was one of the first directors to employ video playback of shot film footage on set. He did this with The Party (1968).
Was the original writer and director on City Heat (1984). He stepped aside as director after creative differences with star Clint Eastwood.
When asked, "If you could work with one actor for the rest of your career, who would it be?" he answered, in a heartbeat, "Jack Lemmon.".