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Wes Anderson

American filmmaker · United States · On the map · Directors · Born 1969 · age 57

Wesley Wales Anderson is an American filmmaker. His films are known for themes of grief, loss of innocence, and dysfunctional families. Due to his films' eccentricity, distinctive visual and narrative styles, and frequent use of ensemble casts, critics have described Anderson as an auteur.

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A life in dates

2025The Phoenician SchemeFilm, Director, Writer2024Academy Award for Best Live Action Short FilmAward2023Asteroid CityFilm, Director, Writer2021Sing 2Film, Additional Voices (voice)2019Fantastic Mr. MurrayFilm2018Always at The CarlyleFilm2016SingFilm, Daniel (voice)2015Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'Film2013Castello CavalcantiFilm, Director, Writer2012Cousin Ben Troop ScreeningFilm, Director, Writer2007Hotel ChevalierFilm, Director, Writer2005Matthew Gray Gubler's Life Aquatic Intern JournalFilm2001The Royal TenenbaumsFilm, Director, Writer2000The Making of 'Rushmore'Film1996Bottle RocketFilm, Director, Writer1969Born1 May 1969

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Known for

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  • The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014
  • Isle of Dogs 2018
  • Sing 2 2021
  • Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009
  • Moonrise Kingdom 2012

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Filmography 40

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Media & music

Awards

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film2024
Annie Award
Golden Globes

About this person

He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nominations for four Golden Globe Awards. Three of his films appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1969 · age 57

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In the same film or series as Wes

James CaanAlso in Bottle Rocket (1996)Richard AyoadeAlso in The Rat Catcher (2023)Benedict CumberbatchAlso in Poison (2023)Ben KingsleyAlso in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)