Julie Taymor


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Julie Taymor is an Academy Award-nominated director, known for such films as Frida (2002) and Across the Universe (2007). She was born on December 15, 1952, in Newton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. Her father, Melvin Lester Taymor, was a gynecologist. Her mother, Elizabeth Bernstein, was a teacher of political science. Young Taymor was fond of... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 15 nominations. See more awards »

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Frida Director
(2002)
(2007)
Titus Director
(1999)
O Rei Leão Producer
(2019)

Filmography

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 2020 The Glorias
 2010/I A Tempestade
 2002 Frida
 1999 Titus
 1993 Great Performances (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Oedipus Rex (1993)
 1992 Fool's Fire (TV Movie)
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She was costume, mask and puppet designer for Carlo Gozzi's play, "The King Stag," in the American Repertory Theatre production at the Loeb Stage in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Albert Bermel was English translator. Andrei Serban was director. Michael H. Yeargan was set designer. Jennifer Tipton was lighting designer. Elliot ... See more »

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2 Interviews | 3 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Taymor

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Personal Quote:

[on designing puppets/costumes for 'The Lion King'] Having made the decision not to hide the performers within animal suits or behind masks, the challenge was to convey the animal's essence while maintaining the presence of the human.

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Graduated from Oberlin College, Ohio. See more »

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Sagittarius

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