Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne directs New Line's About Schmidt - 2002

Biography

Born 02/10/1961

Writer-director Alexander Payne has shown a remarkably interesting vision with his films, in which the often quirky set-up is merely a seriocomic stage through which to explore human foibles. With "Citizen Ruth" (1996), he examined the gravely serious issue of reproductive rights, an unlikely...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received British Academy Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
  • In 2005, received Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
  • In 2005, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Director

Highlights

  • In 2004, Helmed the critically acclaimed "Sideways" starring Paul Giamatti, Virginia Madsen and Thomas Haden Church; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director; and was nominated by the Directors Guild of America for Outstanding Directorial Achievement
  • In 2002, Directed and scripted "About Schmidt", starring Jack Nicholson; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director
  • In 2001, With Taylor contributed to the script of "Jurassic Park 3"

Family & Companions

  • Sandra Oh: wife (married January 1, 2003; filed for divorce March 2005; divorce finalized October 2007)
  • grandfather: founded congregation of a Greek Orthodox Church; also changed family name from Papadopoulis to Payne

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