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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 & 16 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Frida
Frida Director
(2002)
Across the Universe
Across the Universe Director
(2007)
Titus
Titus Director
(1999)
The Glorias
The Glorias Director
(2020)
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Filmography

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 2020 The Glorias
 2010/I The Tempest
 2002 Frida
 1999 Titus
 1997 The Lion King
 1995 Salome (TV Movie)
 1993 Great Performances (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Oedipus Rex (1993)
 1992 Fool's Fire (TV Movie)
 1990 Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass (TV Movie)
 1986 The Tempest (Video)
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Other Works:

Adapted 'Spider-Man' for the stage and will debut it in Spring 2010 at the Hilton Theatre on Broadway. The musical will be titled 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'. The music for the musical was written by Bono and The Edge. Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, began performances at the Foxwoods Theatre on November 28, 2010 and is ... See more »

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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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She and Richard Hudson was awarded the 1999 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama) for Best Designer for "The Lion King" performed at the Lyceum Theatre. See more »

Trademark:

All of her theatrical films have a score by Elliot Goldenthal. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius
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