Brian De Palma

Age: 84

born September 11, 1940

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Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over forty years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation of film directors. His direction often makes use of quotations from other films or cinematic styles, and bears the influence of filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and Michelangelo Antonioni. His work has been criticized for its violence and sexual content, but has also been championed by American critics such as Roger Ebert and Pauline Kael.

  • Category
    Production Crew
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  • Hair Color
    White
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  • Hair Length
    Short
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  • Eye Color
    Blue
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  • Height
    5' 11"
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  • Ethnicity
    White / European Descent
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  • Body Type
    Heavyset / Stocky
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  • Facial Hair
    Short Beard
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  • Nationality
    United States
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