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List of directors in order of credits in films and shows
Dale Fabrigar
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Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen was an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his contributions to horror and exploitation cinema. He has directed films such as "It's Alive" and "Q: The Winged Serpent," and wrote scripts for movies like "Phone Booth" and "Maniac Cop." Cohen passed away in 2019 at the age of 77.
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Steven Kostanski
Steven Kostanski is a Canadian writer, director, and special effects artist. He is known for his work on films such as Father's Day, The Void, Manborg, and Psycho Goreman. He is also a member of the filmmaking collective Astron-6.
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Olivier Megaton
Olivier Megaton is a French film director and screenwriter who has directed films such as Colombiana and the Taken trilogy starring Liam Neeson. He started his career as a graffiti artist before transitioning into the film industry. Megaton has also directed music videos for artists such as IAM and NTM.
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Jack Arnold
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Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson is an Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker and producer known for his work in movies such as 'Braveheart', 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Mad Max'. He has also courted controversy for his off-screen behavior, including making anti-Semitic remarks during a 2006 DUI arrest.
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Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Before his death in 2006, Hrishikesh Mukherjee was a renowned Indian film director known for creating successful comedic dramas. He was responsible for several critically acclaimed films, such as Anari, Bawarchi, and Chupke Chupke, which continue to be popular with Indian audiences today.
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Norman Z. McLeod
Norman Z. McLeod (1902-1964) was an American film director known for his work in the comedy genre. He directed numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including "Horse Feathers" (1932) and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947). He is also credited with helping to launch the career of comedian Bob Hope.
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Harold Ramis
Harold Ramis was an American actor, writer, and comedian, born on November 21, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He was best known for his roles in Ghostbusters, Stripes, and Groundhog Day. He passed away on February 24, 2014.
Browse movies / programs credited to Harold Ramis >Conrad Helten
Conrad Helten is a director best known for his work on Barbie and the Diamond Castle (2008), Barbie: A Fairy Secret (2011) and Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale (2013). He has also worked on TV series like Max Steel and Kong: King of the Apes.
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Matthew Heineman
Matthew Heineman is a director and producer known for his critically acclaimed documentaries such as Cartel Land and City of Ghosts. He has won numerous awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Sundance Film Festival Awards. Heineman is known for his gritty and immersive style, focusing on human struggles and injustices around the world.
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Don Siegel
Don Siegel was an American film director and producer, known for his work in the thriller and western genres. He directed notable films such as "Dirty Harry", "Escape from Alcatraz", and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". Siegel was a prolific filmmaker who worked in Hollywood for over 40 years.
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George Lucas
George Lucas is a renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. His most famous work includes creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He was also a pioneer in digital filmmaking technologies and special effects. Lucas was born in California in 1944 and studied film at the University of Southern California.
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Luca Guadagnino
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Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams is an American film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. He has directed numerous movies, including "Capricorn One," "Outland," and "2010: The Year We Make Contact." He has also worked as a cinematographer on films such as "Busting" and "Airport."
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Alan Parker
Alan Parker (1944-2020) was a British film director known for his work in many genres, including musicals, dramas, and crime thrillers. Some of his most notable films include "Fame," "Midnight Express," and "Mississippi Burning." He also received numerous awards and nominations for his contributions to the film industry.
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Andrew Erwin is a film and television director, producer, and writer, best known for his work on faith-based and inspirational projects, including "I Can Only Imagine," "Woodlawn," and "Moms' Night Out." Along with his brother, Jon Erwin, he runs the production company Erwin Brothers Entertainment.
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Don Chaffey
Don Chaffey (1927-1990) was a British film and television director, best known for his work on fantasy and adventure films, including "Jason and the Argonauts" (1963) and "One Million Years B.C." (1966). He also directed episodes of popular TV series such as "The Avengers" and "Space: 1999".
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Ken Annakin
Ken Annakin (1914-2009) was a British film director best known for his work on large-scale action and adventure films, including "The Longest Day" (1962) and "Battle of the Bulge" (1965). He began his career as a documentary filmmaker and continued to work in the industry for over six decades, earning critical and commercial success.
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Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock is a director, writer and producer. He is best known for his documentary film "Super Size Me," which examined the effects of fast food on American health. Spurlock has also directed and produced other films, television shows, and web content. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in the entertainment industry.
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Darcy Weir is a Canadian independent filmmaker specializing in documentary and science fiction. He is known for his work on the films Crop Circle Realities, Beyond the Spectrum, and The Unseen Realms.
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Nancy Meyers
Nancy Meyers is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. She has directed and written films such as "The Parent Trap," "Something's Gotta Give," "It's Complicated," and "The Intern." Meyers is known for her romantic comedies and her focus on strong female characters.
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Henry Koster
Henry Koster was a German-born film director who received a Best Director Academy Award nomination for his film "The Bishop's Wife". Koster directed several classic films including "Harvey", "My Cousin Rachel", and "The Story of Ruth". He passed away in 1988 at the age of 83.
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Jean-Jacques Annaud
Jean-Jacques Annaud is a French film director known for his internationally acclaimed films, including "The Name of the Rose," "Seven Years in Tibet," and "The Bear." He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for "Black and White in Color" in 1977.
Browse movies / programs credited to Jean-Jacques Annaud >Don McBrearty
Don McBrearty is a Canadian television and film director. With over 35 years of experience, he has directed numerous TV movies and series, including "The Christmas Shoes," "Heartland," and "Murdoch Mysteries." He has won multiple awards, including a Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Dramatic Series in 2008.
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Alejandro González Iñárritu
Alejandro González Iñárritu is a Mexican film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has won numerous awards for his films, including four Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture. Some of his most notable works include Biutiful, Birdman, and The Revenant.
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Barbara Kopple
Barbara Kopple is a two-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker known for her powerful and socially conscious films. Her works include "Harlan County, USA", "American Dream", and "Miss Sharon Jones!" She has directed over 20 documentaries throughout her career and continues to use her platform to shed light on important issues.
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Jim Sheridan
Jim Sheridan is an Irish film director known for critically acclaimed movies like My Left Foot, In the Name of the Father, and The Boxer. He has received six Academy Award nominations and is considered one of Ireland's most celebrated and influential filmmakers.
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Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was a comedic actor, writer, and director from England who rose to fame during the silent film era. He is best known for his character "The Tramp" and his contributions to the film industry, including co-founding the United Artists film studio. Chaplin's work continues to be celebrated and influence filmmakers today.
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Richard Lester
Richard Lester is a British film director who rose to prominence in the 1960s with films such as "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!", both featuring the Beatles. He has directed numerous other films throughout his career and has received multiple awards for his contributions to filmmaking.
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Jen Soska
Jen Soska is a Canadian actress, writer, and filmmaker. She is best known for her work in the horror genre and has directed and co-directed several films including American Mary, See No Evil 2, and Rabid. She is also an advocate for women in filmmaking and frequently speaks on the subject at industry events.
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Sylvia Soska
Sylvia Soska is a Canadian actress, writer, producer and director. Alongside her twin sister, Jen Soska, she is known for creating horror films such as "American Mary" and "Rabid." The sisters have also become advocates for LGBTQ+ and feminist issues.
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Steve Boyum
Steve Boyum is an American television and film director who has worked on popular shows such as "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Knight Rider," and "Baywatch." He started his career as a stuntman and gradually transitioned into directing. His work has earned him multiple Emmy nominations, and he has directed over 350 episodes of various TV shows.
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Joseph Ruben
Joseph Ruben is a film director with a career spanning over three decades. He has directed various genres such as drama, thriller, and horror. Some of his notable works include "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Forgotten".
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Jeff Wadlow
Jeff Wadlow is a film director and screenwriter known for his work on movies such as "Kick-Ass 2" and "Truth or Dare." He has also worked extensively in television, directing episodes of shows like "Bates Motel" and "The Strain." Wadlow was born on March 2, 1976, in Washington, D.C.
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Jeethu Joseph
Jeethu Joseph is an Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He made his directorial debut with the film Detective in 2007 and went on to direct blockbuster hits like Drishyam and Memories. He has won multiple awards for his work including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film for Drishyam.
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Jeremy Kagan
Jeremy Kagan is an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He has worked on numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including The Chosen, The Big Chill, The West Wing, and Entourage. He has won several awards for his work, including two Emmys and a DGA award. Kagan is also a professor at the University of Southern California.
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