Tony Kaye Highlights

2007: Helmed the documentry "Lake of Fire," a look at the landmark case, Roe v. Wade, examining its impact on the United States and the deep divisions on the issue of abortion; earned an Independent Spirit Award Nomination for Best Documentry
2006: Directed the "Dani California" video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
2002: Hired as director for an acting video produced by and starring Marlon Brando called "Lying for a Living"; quit after the third day
2001: Sued by actor Larry Jenkins and Flashworks Prods. over reportedly reneging on an agreement to direct a film for which he had been paid $600,000
1999: Helmed the five-and-one-half-minute short "Pluto Warrior"
1998: Feature directing debut, "American History X"; also served as own cameraman; fought with New Line over final cut
1998: Announced plans to direct Marlon Brando in "One Arm," an unproduced script by Tennessee Williams; project never made
1993: Began work on "G-D," a look at the abortion issue in America (completed in 1999)
1991: Established Tony Kaye Films in L.A.
Was one of the founders of Hype Art
Made his name in the UK helming TV commercials for Guinness, Reebok and Volvo
In California, hired a woman he met at Venice Beach to appear daily at the Getty Museum
Worked as an art director for several London advertising agencies
As part of Hype Art, hired a homeless man named Roger and "installed" him at the Tate Gallery in London

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