Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson

director, producer, writer

Curtis Hanson was born on Mar 24, 1945 in USA. Curtis Hanson's big-screen debut came with The Dunwich Horror directed by Daniel Haller in 1970. Curtis Hanson is known for Chasing Mavericks directed by Michael Apted, Gerard Butler stars as Frosty Hesson and Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarity. Curtis Hanson has got 51 awards and 29 nominations so far. The most recent award Curtis Hanson achieved is 20/20 Awards. The upcoming new movie Curtis Hanson plays is Chasing Mavericks which will be released on Oct 26, 2012.

After small films like Faux témoin (1987) and Sweet Kill (1972), Curtis Hanson went on to direct major features including La main sur le berceau (1992), La rivière sauvage (1994) and the Academy Award-winning L.A. Confidential (1997). Setting his sights on another city, Hanson was critically acclaimed for directing Eminem in Universal Pictures' 8 Mile (2002), which co-starred Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer and many Detroit-based actors.

  • Birthday

    Mar 24, 1945
  • Place of Birth

    Reno, Nevada, USA

Known For

Awards

51 wins & 29 nominations

20/20 Awards
2018
Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner - Felix
2018
Best Director
Winner - Felix
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
2005
Best Movie About Women
Winner - WFCC Award
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