An acclaimed American filmmaker, he was born on March 24, 1945, in Reno, Nevada. He started his career as a screenwriter before transitioning to directing. Known for his versatility, he gained widespread recognition with the neo-noir thriller "L.A. Confidential" (1997), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His other notable works include "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (1992) and "8 Mile" (2002). He passed away on September 20, 2016, leaving a lasting impact on cinema.
TOO BIG TO FAIL
Too Big to Fail is a 2011 American television drama film based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's non-fiction book about the financial crisis of 2007-2008. The...
WONDER BOYS
Wonder Boys is a film that delves into the chaotic life of Grady Tripp, a professor and novelist struggling with writer's block. Set over a tumultuous...
LUCKY YOU
Lucky You is a 2007 drama film about a professional poker player who struggles with his personal and professional life while competing in the World...
L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
L.A. Confidential is a neo-noir crime film set in 1950s Los Angeles, where three detectives investigate a series of murders that lead them to a...
IN HER SHOES
In Her Shoes is a comedy-drama film that explores the complex relationship between two sisters, Maggie and Rose, who are diametrically opposite in...
8 MILE
8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film starring Eminem in his acting debut. The film follows a young aspiring rapper living in Detroit who struggles...