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Also known as David Andrew Leo Fincher

American film director

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David Fincher is an American film director known for creating visually distinctive and psychologically complex films. His work matters because he has significantly influenced contemporary cinema through his innovative storytelling and directorial style.

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Denver, Colorado, USA

David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American film director. His films, mostly thrillers, have received 40 nominations at the Academy Awards, including three for him as Best Director. Born in Denver, Colorado, Fincher was interested in filmmaking at an early age. He directed numerous music videos, most notably Madonna's "Express Yourself" in 1989 and "Vogue" in 1990, both of…

Known for

  • This Is the Zodiac Speaking — Self (archive footage)2024
  • The Super Models — Self2023
  • The Magic of the Movies: Behind the Scenes of David Fincher's Mank — Self2021
  • Directors on Directors — Self2021
  • Hitchcock/Truffaut — Self2015
  • Side by Side — Self2012
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women — Self2012
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger — Self2012
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: On Location - Sweden and Hollywood2012
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Post-Production2012

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Denver
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Panic Room
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David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American director and producer. Often described as one of the pre-eminent directors of his generation, his films have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and received numerous accolades, including three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director. He has also received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe.

Fincher co-founded the production company Propaganda Films in 1986. He directed numerous music videos for the company, including Madonna's "Express Yourself" in 1989 and "Vogue" in 1990, both of which won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction. He received two Grammy Awards for Best Music Video for "Love Is Strong" (1994) by the Rolling Stones and "Suit & Tie" (2013) by Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z.

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