Curtis Hanson

Biography

Born 03/24/1945

A former photographer, freelance writer of Hollywood-themed articles and editor of Cinema magazine, Curtis Hanson honed his filmmaking skills by writing screenplays for low-budget thrillers before establishing himself as a director of Oscar-caliber work. Born on March 24, 1945 in Reno, NV...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1998, received Australian Film Institute Award for Best Foreign Film
In 1998, received Writers Guild of America Award for Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
In 1997, received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director

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Highlights

In 2007, Helmed "Lucky You," a drama set in the high-stakes world of professional poker and starring Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore
In 2005, Directed the adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's novel "In Her Shoes" starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette
In 2002, Directed and produced "8 Mile," a film starring rapper Eminem loosely based on the singer's life

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