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Barry Sonnenfeld (born April 1, 1953) is an American filmmaker and television director. He originally worked as a cinematographer for the Coen brothers before directing films such as The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Get Shorty (1995), the Men in Black trilogy (1997–2012), and Wild Wild West (1999).
One of the most commercially successful director-producers of the 1990s, Barry Sonnenfeld experienced precipitous ups and downs in a lengthy career spanning both film and television.
Oct 8, 2024 · Barry Sonnenfeld broke into the film industry as a director of photography. One of the first films he shot was Blood Simple. It was a bloody, haunting drama about infidelity and murder.
Barry Sonnenfeld (born April 1, 1953) is an American filmmaker and television director. He originally worked as a cinematographer for the Coen brothers before directing films such as The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Get Shorty (1995), the Men in Black trilogy (1997–2012), and Wild Wild West (1999).
6 days ago · Barry Sonnenfeld, director of the popular "Men in Black" films, is taking readers behind the scenes with his new memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time." The book...
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Oct 19, 2021 · The filmmaker reveals how he captured the dark humor and visual style of Charles Addams' cartoons in his directorial debut. He also talks about the Mamushka dance, Thing, and James Gandolfini's accent.
Mar 10, 2020 · In his memoir, “Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother,” the director of “Men in Black” and “The Addams Family” tells both hilarious and harrowing stories.
