Noah Baumbach

Director Noah Baumbach on the set of Samuel Goldwyn Films' The Squid and the Whale - 2005

Biography

Born 09/03/1969

Often described as witty, insightful and unapologetically New York, it was no surprise that writer-director Noah Baumbach drew comparisons to Woody Allen and Whit Stillman – compliments the filmmaker has relished throughout his career. A childhood spent in art house theaters, soaking in Howard...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
  • In 2005, received Toronto Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay
  • In 2005, received Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay

Highlights

  • In 2005, Wrote and directed "The Squid and the Whale," a story based on the true childhood experiences of Baumbach and his brother during their parents divorce; earned an Academy award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and Independent Spirit Award Nominations for Directing and Screenplay
  • In 2004, Co-wrote with Wes Anderson "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"
  • In 1998, Second feature "Mr. Jealousy"

Family & Companions

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh: wife (Dated for four years before getting married in 2005 on Labor Day weekend )
  • Laurie Durning: no longer together
  • Jonathan Baumbach: father (Wrote for Paris Review)

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