Taylor Hackford

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Acting
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Birthday
Dec 31, 1944 (80 years old)

Taylor Hackford

Known For

King on Screen
1h 45m
Movie 2023

King on Screen

1976, Brian de Palma directs Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since, more than 50 directors adapted the master of horror's books, in more than 80 films and series, making him now, the most adapted author still alive in the world.

Melville, le dernier samouraï
0h 54m
Movie 2020

Melville, le dernier samouraï

Like nobody else Jean-Pierre Melville influenced modern filmmaking. This documentary follows his creative process step by step, showing him becoming the father of the Nouvelle Vague and one of the most iconic directors of French cinema.

Becoming Iconic
1h 25m
Movie 2018

Becoming Iconic

Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their first films.

Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth
0h 17m
Movie 2008

Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth

Documentary about Stanley Kramer, included on the 40th anniversary edition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Brando: An Icon Is Born
0h 19m
Movie 2007

Brando: An Icon Is Born

A short retroperspective feature on Brando's influence on acting itself and the cultural impact of his role in "The Wild One".

Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights'
0h 21m
Movie 2006

Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights'

Documentary on the 1985 film White Nights, with interviews from Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren and Isabella Rossellini.

100 Greatest Sexy Moments
3h 24m
Movie 2003

100 Greatest Sexy Moments

Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by new interviews with performers, filmmakers, and authors/critics.

Bukowski: Born Into This
1h 55m
Movie 2003

Bukowski: Born Into This

Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.

Biography

Taylor Edwin Hackford (born December 31, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA) is an American film director and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "The Devil's Advocate" (1997) and "Proof of Life" (2000), and for directing Jamie Foxx to an Academy Award for Best Actor in "Ray" (2004). Hackford served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2009 to 2013.

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