David Cronenberg

Director David Cronenberg on the set of eXistenZ

Biography

Born 03/15/1943

Hailed as one of the most original and sophisticated horror filmmakers that came to prominence during the 1970s, David Cronenberg transcended the limitations of his somewhat disreputable genre to become one of the most respected and admired directors of his generation. By the 1990s, after helming...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received National Society of Film Critics for Best Director
  • In 2005, received Toronto Film Critics for Best Director
  • In 1999, received Berlin Film Festival for Silver Bear Jury Prize for Outstanding Artistic Achievement

Highlights

  • In 2007, Helmed the thriller "Eastern Promises," reteaming the acclaimed director with actor, Viggo Mortensen
  • In 2005, Directed "A History of Violence" a film about an average family that is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder
  • In 2002, Directed Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson in the psychological thriller "Spider"

Family & Companions

  • first wife, mother of Cassandra; divorced
  • Carolyn Zeifman: wife (second wife, mother to Caitlin and Brandon)

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