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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 |
The "American Gods" star credits amazing co-stars and killer special effects for his mind-bending performance.
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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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Unlike the studio days, where [directors were] under contract, there's no vested interest in filmmakers today, so it's one picture at a time. Nobody cares about the longevity of a director's career today. What they care about is making a successful movie. Consequently, if somebody does something that's successful, they then throw a lot of money and opportunity at them to try and duplicate it. You... See more »Trivia:
Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Directors Branch) from 2001-. 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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