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James Foley
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James Foley was an American film director and screenwriter born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 28, 1953. He began his work period in 1984 and was educated at the University at Buffalo. His field of work included film direction, and he also served as a television director.
Foley died in Los Angeles on May 6, 2025, due to natural causes. He was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director. He spoke English and was a male human citizen of the United States.
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Film & TV
Brooklyn, New York, USA
James Foley (December 28, 1953 – May 6, 2025) was an American film director. His 1986 film At Close Range was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival. Other films he directed include Glengarry Glen Ross, based on the play of the same name by David Mamet, and The Chamber, based on the novel of the same name by author John Grisham. He also directed the two sequels to Fifty Shades…
Known for
- Misfire: The Rise and Fall of the Shooting Gallery — Self2013
- Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon — Self2002
- Dark and Deadly: Fifty Years of Film Noir — Self1995
- At Close Range — Assistant D.A.1986
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- James
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Occupation
- actor
- Educated at
- University at Buffalo
- Languages spoken
- English language
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- date of birth
- 1953-12-28
- start of work period
- 1984-00-00
- related category
- Category:Films directed by James Foley
- nominated for
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
- name in native language
- James Foley
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- Template:James Foley
- date of death
- 2025-05-06
- manner of death
- natural causes
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