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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Height
180 cm (5'11")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Nancy Allen (1979-1983), Gale Anne Hurd (1991-1993), Darnell Gregorio-De Palma (1995-1997)
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Irish < Breton (Brien)
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Brian De Palma: American film director and screenwriter.
Born (age 85).
Brian De Palma has 16 credits in our database.
The name Brian means derived from Old Celtic meaning "strength" or "honor".
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Filmography (16)
The Black Dahlia
Director
Femme Fatale
Director, Writer
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius
Film
Mission: Impossible
Director
A Personal Jour...
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
Film
Carlito's Way
Director
Casualties of War
Director
The Untouchables
Director
Wise Guys
Director
Scarface
Director
Biography
Brian Russell De Palma ([de ˈpalma]; born September 11, 1940) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is best known for work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation. Carrie (1976), his adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, gained him prominence as a young filmmaker. He enjoyed commercial success with Dressed to Kill (1980), The Untouchables (1987) and Mission: Impossible (1996) and made cult classics such as Greetings (1968), Hi, Mom!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brian De Palma?
Brian De Palma is 85 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Brian De Palma been in?
Brian De Palma has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Black Dahlia (2006), Femme Fatale (2002), Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999), Mission: Impossible (1996), A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995).
Where can I find more information about Brian De Palma?
You can find more about Brian De Palma on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
