Paul Greengrass

Director Paul Greengrass on the set of Universal Pictures' The Bourne Supremacy - 2004

Biography

Born 08/13/1955

One of the most politically conscious filmmakers working today, English writer/director/documentarian Paul Greengrass received considerable praise for his willingness to tackle difficult subjects in his projects. Over the course of a 20-year career, he aimed his hand-held camera at terrorism in...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received San Francisco Film Critics Circle for Best Director
  • In 2007, received National Society of Film Critics for Best Director
  • In 2007, received BAFTA for Achievement in Direction

Highlights

  • In 2007, Directed Matt Damon in "The Bourne Ultimatum"
  • In 2006, Wrote, produced and directed the controversial film, “Flight 93,” based on the September 11th hijacking of United Airlines Flight 93; earned an Oscar nomination for Best Director
  • In 2004, Wrote and produced “Omagh” an examination of the aftermath of the 1998 IRA bombing that killed 29 people in Omagh, Northern Ireland

Family & Companions

  • Mark Greengrass: brother (specializing in early modern French history)

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