Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Cinematographer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States, France
Languages
English, French
Spouses
Jasmine McGlade (2010-2014), Olivia Hamilton (2018)
Parents
Bernard Chazelle, Celia Chazelle
Sibling
Anna Chazelle
Education
Princeton High School, Harvard University
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 62,103 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 23
Career
Career spanning 13 years (2009-2022)
Year context
Born in 1985 -- Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader; Live Aid concerts; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (6)
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Academy Award for Best Director
2017
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BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2017
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BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2017
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Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
2014
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Biography
Damien Sayre Chazelle (/ʃəˈzɛl/; born January 19, 1985) is a French-American filmmaker. He directed the psychological drama Whiplash (2014), the musical romance La La Land (2016), the biographical drama First Man (2018), and the period black comedy Babylon (2022).
For Whiplash, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His biggest commercial success came with La La Land, nominated for 14 Academy Awards, winning six, including Best Director, making him the youngest person to win the award at age 32. He has also directed two episodes of the Netflix limited series The Eddy (2020).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Damien Chazelle?
Damien Chazelle is 41 years old, born on .
Where was Damien Chazelle born?
Damien Chazelle was born in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
What movies or shows has Damien Chazelle been in?
Damien Chazelle has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Babylon (2022), Fellini of the Spirits (2020), The Eddy (2020), 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), La La Land (2016).
What is Damien Chazelle known for?
Damien Chazelle is primarily known as a director. Damien Sayre Chazelle (/ʃəˈzɛl/; born January 19, 1985) is a French-American filmmaker. He directed the psychological drama Whiplash (2014), the musical romance La La Land (2016), the biographical drama First Man (2018), and the…
Where can I find more information about Damien Chazelle?
You can find more about Damien Chazelle on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
