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Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is an American film director and screenwriter who has directed fifteen films over a career spanning nearly five decades. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award along with nominations for an Academy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Learn about Philip Kaufman, a filmmaker who wrote and directed acclaimed movies such as The Right Stuff, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Find out his awards, trivia, personal details, and more on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
May 7, 2024 · Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American film director and screenwriter who is especially known for his adaptations of literary works, notably The Right Stuff (1983) and The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988).
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Learn about the life and career of director and screenwriter Philip Kaufman, who adapted best-seller novels and made films about writers and artists. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes, and collaborations with George Lucas and Clint Eastwood.
- October 23, 1936
Oct 20, 2023 · Representing 'the best and the finest' of American cinema, San Francisco Bay Area-based director Philip Kaufman's "The Right Stuff" launched into theaters 40 years ago tomorrow (Oct. 21) with...
Nov 20, 2023 · The director of the 1983 epic about the American space program reflects on his adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, his friendship with Bill Goldman, and the challenges of making a film about a quality called The Right Stuff.
Birthday: Oct 23, 1936. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA. A Chicago-born maverick director who has tackled a wide range of projects with consistent intelligence and style, Philip Kaufman shared...
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