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Zack Snyder(I)

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  • Producer
  • Writer
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Zack Snyder at an event for Sucker Punch (2011)
From 'Dawn of the Dead' and '300' to 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and 'Army of the Dead,' we break down the stunning visual trademarks of director Zack Snyder.
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A Guide to the Films of Zack Snyder
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Zachary Edward "Zack" Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter, best known for action and science fiction films. Snyder made his feature film debut with the 2004 remake Dawn of the Dead and has gone on to be known for his comic book movies and superhero films, including 300 (2007), Watchmen (2009), Man of Steel (2013) and its upcoming sequel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Snyder is the co-founder of Cruel and Unusual Films, a production company he established in 2004, alongside his wife Deborah Snyder and producing partner Wesley Coller.
BornMarch 1, 1966
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Ben Affleck, Zack Snyder, and Gal Gadot in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Matthias Schweighöfer and Zack Snyder in Army of the Dead (2021)
Zack Snyder in Army of the Dead (2021)
Ben Affleck, Zack Snyder, and Gal Gadot in Justice League (2017)
Henry Cavill and Zack Snyder in Conan (2010)
Zack Snyder in Conan (2010)
Diane Lane, Ben Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Holly Hunter, Conan O'Brien, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Jesse Eisenberg, Andy Richter, Zack Snyder, and Gal Gadot in Conan (2010)
Zack Snyder in Sucker Punch (2011)
Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, and Zack Snyder in Sucker Punch (2011)
Larry Fong, Lena Headey, and Zack Snyder in 300 (2006)
Gerard Butler and Zack Snyder in 300 (2006)
Zack Snyder and Robert Wisden in Watchmen (2009)

Known for

Gerard Butler in 300 (2006)
300
7.6
  • Director(directed by)
  • 2006
David Thewlis, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman
7.4
  • Producer(produced by, p.g.a.)
  • 2017
Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Zack Snyder's Justice League
8.0
  • Director
  • 2021
Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009)
Watchmen
7.6
  • Director
  • 2009

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Director

  • Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas
    • Post-production
  • Rebel Moon
    • Post-production
  • Planet of the Dead
    • In Development
  • The Fountainhead
    • In Development
  • Ana de la Reguera, Matthias Schweighöfer, Omari Hardwick, Dave Bautista, and Ella Purnell in Army of the Dead (2021)
    Army of the Dead
    • (directed by)
  • Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
    Zack Snyder's Justice League
  • Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (A Magical Time of Year) (2019)
    Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (A Magical Time of Year)
    • (camera operator)
  • Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Justice League (2017)
    Justice League
    • (directed by)
  • Snow Steam Iron (2017)
    Snow Steam Iron
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition) (2016)
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition)
  • Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • Superman 75 (2013)
    Superman 75
  • Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013)
    Man of Steel
  • Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, and Daniel Bristol in Sucker Punch (2011)
    Sucker Punch
    • (directed by)
  • Legenda suojelijoista (2010)
    Legenda suojelijoista
  • Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009)
    Watchmen
  • My Chemical Romance and Gerard Way in My Chemical Romance: Desolation Row (2009)
    My Chemical Romance: Desolation Row
  • Gerard Butler in 300 (2006)
    300
    • (directed by)
  • The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (2004)
    The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed

Producer

  • Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas
    • Post-production
  • Twilight of the Gods
    • Post-production
  • Rebel Moon
    • Post-production
  • Planet of the Dead
    • In Development
  • Gotham City Sirens
    • In Development
  • Deadshot
    • In Development
  • Matthias Schweighöfer, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O. Fee, Stuart Martin, and Guz Khan in Army of Thieves (2021)
    Army of Thieves
    • (produced by, p.g.a.)
  • Sylvester Stallone, Peter Capaldi, Pete Davidson, Idris Elba, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, Flula Borg, Margot Robbie, Mayling Ng, and Daniela Melchior in The Suicide Squad: Suicide Mission (2021)
    The Suicide Squad: Suicide Mission
  • Ana de la Reguera, Matthias Schweighöfer, Omari Hardwick, Dave Bautista, and Ella Purnell in Army of the Dead (2021)
    Army of the Dead
    • (p.g.a.)
  • Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
    Wonder Woman 1984
    • (produced by)
  • Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
    Aquaman
  • Snow Steam Iron (2017)
    Snow Steam Iron
  • David Thewlis, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017)
    Wonder Woman
    • (produced by, p.g.a.)
  • Will Smith, Jared Leto, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adam Beach, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, and Karen Fukuhara in Suicide Squad (2016)
    Suicide Squad
  • Sullivan Stapleton in 300: Imperiumin nousu (2014)
    300: Imperiumin nousu
  • Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, and Daniel Bristol in Sucker Punch (2011)
    Sucker Punch
    • (produced by)
  • Under the Hood (2009)
    Under the Hood
  • Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
    Tales of the Black Freighter

Writer

  • Twilight of the Gods
    • Post-production
  • Rebel Moon
    • Post-production
  • Matthias Schweighöfer, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ruby O. Fee, Stuart Martin, and Guz Khan in Army of Thieves (2021)
    Army of Thieves
  • Ana de la Reguera, Matthias Schweighöfer, Omari Hardwick, Dave Bautista, and Ella Purnell in Army of the Dead (2021)
    Army of the Dead
  • Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
    Zack Snyder's Justice League
  • Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Justice League (2017)
    Justice League
  • Snow Steam Iron (2017)
    Snow Steam Iron
  • David Thewlis, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017)
    Wonder Woman
  • Sullivan Stapleton in 300: Imperiumin nousu (2014)
    300: Imperiumin nousu
  • Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, and Daniel Bristol in Sucker Punch (2011)
    Sucker Punch
  • Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)
    Tales of the Black Freighter
  • Gerard Butler in 300 (2006)
    300
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'The Flash' Standalone Movie Plans?
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'The Flash' Standalone Movie Plans?
A Guide to the Films of Zack Snyder
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A Guide to the Films of Zack Snyder
What to Know Before Watching 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'
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What to Know Before Watching 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'
The Batfleck Revealed
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The Batfleck Revealed
Comic-Con@Home 2020 Top Moments
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Comic-Con@Home 2020 Top Moments
Who Nearly Starred in 'Justice League?'
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Who Nearly Starred in 'Justice League?'
"Don't Ever Write a Check ..."
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"Don't Ever Write a Check ..."
Watchmen
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Watchmen
Watchmen
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Watchmen
Watchmen
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Watchmen
Will Zack Snyder Finally Watch the 'Justice League' Theatrical Cut?
Interview 3:07
Will Zack Snyder Finally Watch the 'Justice League' Theatrical Cut?
Jesse Eisenberg on Playing Lex Luthor, Director Zack Snyder on Setting Up a Saga
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Jesse Eisenberg on Playing Lex Luthor, Director Zack Snyder on Setting Up a Saga

Personal details

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    • Facebook Fan Page
    • March 1, 1966
    • Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
    • Deborah SnyderSeptember 25, 2004 - present (2 children)
    • (Adopted Child)
  • Other works
    Commercial for Acclaim Entertainment's "NFL Quarterback Club" video game
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    • 2 Interviews
    • 7 Articles

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    Has eight children. Four from his marriage to Denise Weber, Two from his relationship with Kirsten Elin and two that he adopted with his current wife Deborah.
  • Quotes
    It's difficult to find a movie that feels true to itself. You feel the hand of Hollywood, the moviemaking by committee, on everything.
    • Flamboyant visual style using a combination of dynamic compositions, highly-saturated color schemes and visual effects.

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