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James Foley was born on December 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and writer, known for At Close Range (1986), After Dark, My Sweet (1990) and Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). See full bio »

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Known For

At Close Range
At Close Range Director
(1986)
After Dark, My Sweet
After Dark, My Sweet Director
(1990)
Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross Director
(1992)
House of Cards
House of Cards Director
(2013-2015)
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Filmography

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  Reagan & Gorbachev (TV Mini Series) (1 episode) (pre-production)
- Episode #1.1
 2018 Fifty Shades Freed (directed by)
 2017 Fifty Shades Darker (directed by)
 2016 Billions (TV Series) (2 episodes)
- The Deal (2016)
- Short Squeeze (2016)
 2015 Wayward Pines (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Truth (2015)
 2013-2015 House of Cards (TV Series) (12 episodes)
- Chapter 39 (2015)
- Chapter 32 (2015)
- Chapter 31 (2015)
- Chapter 26 (2014)
- Chapter 25 (2014)
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 2014 Red Zone (TV Movie)
 2013 Hannibal (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Sorbet (2013)
 2009 Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (Video) (videos "Live to Tell", "Papa Don't Preach", "True Blue", "Who's That Girl" film segments")
 2007 Reel Talent
 2004 Hollywood Division (TV Movie)
 2003 Confidence
 1999 The Corruptor
 1997 Gun (TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Shot (1997)
 1996 Marky Mark: Hey DJ (Video short)
 1996 The Chamber
 1996 Fear
 1995 Two Bits
 1991 Twin Peaks (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #2.17 (1991)
 1990 Madonna: The Immaculate Collection (Video) (video "Papa Don't Preach")
 1990 Deep Purple: King of Dreams (Video short)
 1987 Madonna: The Look of Love (Video short)
 1987 Madonna: Who's That Girl (Video short) (Who's That Girl film segments)
 1986 Madonna: True Blue (Video short)
 1986 Madonna: Papa Don't Preach (Video short) (as Peter Percher)
 1986 Madonna: Live to Tell (Video short) (as Peter Percher)
 1986 At Close Range (directed by)
 1985 Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour (Video documentary) (opening sequence)
 1985 Madonna: Dress You Up (Video short) (opening sequence)
 1984 Reckless
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Music video: Directed Madonna music video "True Blue". See more »

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Alternate Names:

Peter Percher

Relatives:

Jerry Foley (sibling)
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Personal Quote:

[on 'At Close Range'] Sean was quite clearly the driving force in getting 'At Close Range' made. He was extremely hot, and it was going to be financed if he agreed to it. And he told the powers-that-be that I was the one he wanted to direct it. They clearly wanted Sean, didn't necessarily want me at all, and Sean said, "I'll do it if you do it with this guy". And they ultimately accepted me as ... See more »

Trivia:

Was offered the chance to direct "Purple Rain" (1984). See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Capricorn
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