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Curtis Hanson (1945–2016)
After small films like The Bedroom Window (1987) and Sweet Kill (1972), Curtis Hanson went on to direct major features including The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), The River Wild (1994) and the Academy Award-winning L.A. Confidential (1997). Setting his sights on another city, Hanson was critically acclaimed for directing Eminem in Universal ...
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Born:in Reno, Nevada, USADied:(age 71) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Directed music video for Bob Dylan: "Things Have Changed" (2000)Alternate Names:
Edward Collins | Curtis Lee HansonHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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[after receiving the Best Screenplay Oscar from Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon] Being given this Award by two actors I will always associate with Billy Wilder makes it all the sweeter. See more »Trivia:
His father was a Los Angeles public school teacher. Hanson said he is approached all the time by former students of his father, Mr. Hanson. They always have kind things to say about his dad. See more »Trademark:
Characters in his films often reference or are seen watching movies from the Golden Age of cinema.Nickname:
CurtisammaStar Sign:
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