Brian De Palma

Directing

Born: 1940-09-11
From: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Gender: Male
Height: 180.00 m
Popularity: 1.4

Also Known As

Brian Russell De Palma

Biography

Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.

Photos10

Awards & Nominations1 won · 5 nominated

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture

The Bonfire of the Vanities

1991
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

The Bonfire of the Vanities

1991
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

Body Double

1985
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

Scarface

1984
Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

Dressed to Kill

1981
🏆 Won

John Jay Award

Acting35 titles

Directing38 titles

Writing19 titles

Production5 titles

Camera2 titles

Sound1 title

Editing5 titles

Crew3 titles