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Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film director, Director, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Education
AFI Conservatory, Harvard University, New Trier High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Audawarduz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 18,140 Wikipedia views/month
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Edward Zwick is known for directing.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 73).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Picture.
Edward Zwick has 17 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (17)
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Director, Writer
Cut Bank
Producer
Love & Other Drugs
Writer, Director, Producer
Defiance
Director, Writer, Producer
The Last Samurai
Producer, Director, Writer
Abandon
Producer
I Am Sam
Producer
Traffic
Producer
Dangerous Beauty
Producer
The Siege
Director, Writer, Producer
AWARDS (6)
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Academy Award for Best Picture
1999
WON
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Writers Guild of America Award
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award
WON
Biography
Edward M. Zwick (born October 8, 1952) is an American filmmaker and film producer noted for his sprawling war films. He has been described as a "throwback to an earlier era, an extremely cerebral director whose movies consistently feature fully rounded characters, difficult moral issues, and plots that thrive on the ambiguity of authority."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Edward Zwick?
Edward Zwick is 73 years old, born on .
Where was Edward Zwick born?
Edward Zwick was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Edward Zwick been in?
Edward Zwick has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), Cut Bank (2014), Love & Other Drugs (2010), Defiance (2008), The Last Samurai (2003).
What is Edward Zwick known for?
Edward Zwick is primarily known as a director. Edward M. Zwick (born October 8, 1952) is an American filmmaker and film producer noted for his sprawling war films. He has been described as…
Where can I find more information about Edward Zwick?
You can find more about Edward Zwick on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
