Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Film producer, Film director, Music video director
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States, Austria
Religion
Judaism
Languages
English
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Medieval Latin (Franciscus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,173 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 29
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1971 →
Career
Career spanning 26 years (2000-2026)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Pig
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (13)
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Director
The Long Walk
Producer, Director
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Director, Producer
Slumberland
Producer, Director
Red Sparrow
Director
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
Director
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
Director
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Director
Touch
Director
I Am Legend
Director
AWARDS (4)
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Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award
2025
WON
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Grammy Award for Best Music Video
2011
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Grammy Award for Best Music Video
2011
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Grammy Awards
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Biography
Francis Lawrence (born March 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker and producer. After establishing himself as a director of music videos and commercials, Lawrence made his feature-length directorial debut with the superhero thriller Constantine (2005) and has since directed the post-apocalyptic horror film I Am Legend (2007), the romantic drama Water for Elephants (2011), four of the five films in The Hunger Games film series, and the spy thriller Red Sparrow (2018).
Connections (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Francis Lawrence?
Francis Lawrence is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Francis Lawrence born?
Francis Lawrence was born in Vienna, Austria.
What movies or shows has Francis Lawrence been in?
Francis Lawrence has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026), The Long Walk (2025), The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023), Slumberland (2022), Red Sparrow (2018).
What is Francis Lawrence known for?
Francis Lawrence is primarily known as a director. Francis Lawrence (born March 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker and producer. After establishing himself as a director of music videos and commercials, Lawrence made his feature-length…
Where can I find more information about Francis Lawrence?
You can find more about Francis Lawrence on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
