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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 ... See full bio »

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Known For

L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential Director
(1997)
In Her Shoes
In Her Shoes Director
(2005)
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Director
(1992)
Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys Director
(2000)
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 2011 Too Big to Fail (TV Movie)
 2007 Lucky You
 2005 In Her Shoes
 2002 8 Mile
 2002 Greg the Bunny (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Piddler on the Roof (2002)
 2000 Bob Dylan: Things Have Changed (Video short)
 2000 Wonder Boys
 1994 The River Wild (directed by)
 1990 Bad Influence
 1987 The Bedroom Window (directed by)
 1986 The Children of Times Square (TV Movie)
 1983 Losin' It
 1977 Evil Town (as Edward Collins)
 1972 Sweet Kill
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Other Works:

Directed music video for Bob Dylan: "Things Have Changed" (2000)

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5 Interviews | 1 Article | See more »

Alternate Names:

Edward Collins | Curtis Lee Hanson

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

I like the movie to be about the movie and to allow people to think about the movie the way I always thought about movies I watched and admired. I'm old enough that I grew up before there was so much talk by directors and about directors. It was left more to the viewer. The thought of my voice running along while people are watching the movie silently, that doesn't appeal to me. When they're ... See more »

Trivia:

His father was a conscientious objector during WWII and worked on a construction crew doing road repairs. See more »

Trademark:

Characters in his films often reference or are seen watching movies from the Golden Age of cinema.

Nickname:

Curtisamma

Star Sign:

Aries
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