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Sam Taylor-Johnson

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  • Producer
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Sam Taylor-Johnson at an event for Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Sam Taylor-Johnson breaks down the practical effects and tricks that were used in her film, 'A Million Little Pieces".
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Sam Taylor-Johnson was born on 4 March 1967 in London, England, UK. She is a director and producer, known for Nowhere Boy (2009), Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Back to Black (2024). She has been married to Aaron Taylor-Johnson since 21 June 2012. They have two children. She was previously married to Jay Jopling.
BornMarch 4, 1967
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BornMarch 4, 1967
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    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 7 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Known for

    Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Nowhere Boy (2009)
    Nowhere Boy
    7.1
    • Director(as Sam Taylor-Wood)
    • 2009
    Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
    Fifty Shades of Grey
    4.2
    • Director
    • 2015
    Marisa Abela in Back to Black (2024)
    Back to Black
    6.3
    • Director(directed by)
    • 2024
    Love You More (2008)
    Love You More
    7.1
    Short
    • Director(as Sam Taylor-Wood)
    • 2008

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    Director



    • Marisa Abela in Back to Black (2024)
      Back to Black
      6.3
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2024
    • Lena Olin, Carol Kane, Logan Lerman, Louis Ozawa, Jerrika Hinton, Kate Mulvany, and Tiffany Boone in Hunters (2020)
      Hunters
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, Constance Wu, Uzo Aduba, and Nicole Beharie in Solos (2021)
      Solos
      6.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Rhye: Black Rain (2020)
      Rhye: Black Rain
      8.0
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson in A Million Little Pieces (2018)
      A Million Little Pieces
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Naomi Watts in Gypsy (2017)
      Gypsy
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
      Fifty Shades of Grey
      4.2
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The Weeknd in The Weeknd: Earned It (2015)
      The Weeknd: Earned It
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2015
    • James Bond Supports International Women's Day (2011)
      James Bond Supports International Women's Day
      5.5
      Short
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2011
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson in R.E.M.: Überlin (2011)
      R.E.M.: Überlin
      8.1
      Music Video
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2011
    • Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Nowhere Boy (2009)
      Nowhere Boy
      7.1
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2009
    • Love You More (2008)
      Love You More
      7.1
      Short
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2008
    • Destricted (2006)
      Destricted
      4.4
      • Director (segment "Death Valley", as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2006
    • Elton John: Turn the Lights Out When You Leave (2005)
      Elton John: Turn the Lights Out When You Leave
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2005
    • 46664 - 1 Minute of Art to Aids (2003)
      46664 - 1 Minute of Art to Aids
      Video
      • Director (as Sam Taylor-Wood, one minute segment)
      • 2003

    Producer



    • Marisa Abela in Back to Black (2024)
      Back to Black
      6.3
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, Constance Wu, Uzo Aduba, and Nicole Beharie in Solos (2021)
      Solos
      6.0
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson in A Million Little Pieces (2018)
      A Million Little Pieces
      6.3
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2018
    • Naomi Watts in Gypsy (2017)
      Gypsy
      6.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Love You More (2008)
      Love You More
      7.1
      Short
      • producer (as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2008

    Writer



    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson in A Million Little Pieces (2018)
      A Million Little Pieces
      6.3
      • screenplay by
      • 2018
    • Destricted (2006)
      Destricted
      4.4
      • Writer (segment "Death Valley", as Sam Taylor-Wood)
      • 2006

    Videos5

    “In Spite of All the Danger”
    Clip 3:27
    “In Spite of All the Danger”
    Sam Taylor-Johnson Discusses the Practical Effects in 'A Million Little Pieces'
    Interview 3:16
    Sam Taylor-Johnson Discusses the Practical Effects in 'A Million Little Pieces'
    Sam Taylor-Johnson Discusses the Practical Effects in 'A Million Little Pieces'
    Interview 3:16
    Sam Taylor-Johnson Discusses the Practical Effects in 'A Million Little Pieces'
    Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the Films That Inspire Them
    Interview 3:27
    Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the Films That Inspire Them
    Crazy About Tiffany's
    Trailer 2:22
    Crazy About Tiffany's
    Original Interviews: Fifty Shades of Grey
    Video 7:41
    Original Interviews: Fifty Shades of Grey

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Sam Taylor-Wood
    • Born
      • March 4, 1967
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouses
        Aaron Taylor-JohnsonJune 21, 2012 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Wylda Rae Johnson
    • Parents
        Geraldine Taylor
    • Relatives
      • Kristian Taylor-Wood(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 13 Articles
      • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

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      She has had cancer twice. In December 1997, she was treated for colon cancer. In 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
    • Quotes
      [on some favourite things, 2011:] I've got a couple of favourite cameras, but the Leica M7 is the one I like to carry with me at all times. Otherwise I end up using my iPhone camera. I prefer to stick with film so the mistakes I make aren't just white-washed by digital life. Another favourite belonging is a postcard of Francis Bacon in Primrose Hill. It's a place I visit nearly every day and is close to where I live; it's where I think and breathe. It's great to see the park in the 1960s and realise nothing has really changed. I also have a 'Kiss Me Quick Hat' which is a memento from Nowhere Boy (2009) [Taylor Wood's directorial debut]. I didn't keep much paraphernalia from the film but this was special as they day we used it, everything was going really well. It brings back good memories. My Andy Warhol book is also very special to me - he's definitely an inspiration for me, especially in my film work. I love his ability to break rules. There's also The Velvet Underground and Nico LP - one of the best covers ever. And inside, some of the best music, ever.
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