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David O. Russell

Born 20 August 1958
New York

David Owen Russell (born 20 August 1958) is an American film director and screenwriter. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The City of New York Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Screenwriters or scenarists are Scriptwriters who write the Screenplays from which Films and Television programs are made He directed and wrote Three Kings and the existential comedy I ♥ Huckabees. Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O I Heart Huckabees, also known as I Love Huckabees, and written as I ♥ Huckabees, is a 2004 Comedy film Earlier films include independent films Flirting with Disaster and Spanking the Monkey, which won him the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside of the Hollywood Studio system, a series of oligopolistic practices by several For the album by rock band Molly Hatchet, see Flirtin' with Disaster. Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent Black comedy written and directed by David O The Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay is one of the annual awards given by Film Independent a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers

Contents

Biography

Personal life

Russell was born in Larchmont, New York to a Jewish father and an Italian American Catholic mother. Larchmont is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ An Italian American is an American of Italian descent and/or dual citizenship Catholic is an Adjective derived from the Greek adjective '' / 'katholikos' meaning "whole" or "complete". [1] He graduated from Amherst College in 1981, majoring in political science and English. Amherst College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Political science is a branch of Social sciences that deals with the theory and practice of Politics and the description and analysis of Political systems English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States He is good friends with film directors Alexander Payne and Spike Jonze. Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10 1961 is an American Film director and Screenwriter. Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel October 22, 1969) is an American director of Music videos and commercials and an Academy Jonze played the character Conrad Vig in Three Kings. Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O

Career

Hollywood Reporter announced that Russell will co-write a political satire entitled Nailed with Kristen Gore. The Hollywood Reporter is a major trade publication of the Film industry in the United States. Nailed is an upcoming "politically charged romantic comedy" Jake Gyllenhaal as Howard Ryder a young senator who takes up Alice's case and Kristin C Gore (born June 5 1977) is an American author and screenwriter The movie revolves around the character of Sammy Joyce (played by Jessica Biel) who gets accidentally shot in the head with a nail by a clumsy workman, eliciting wild sexual urges. Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and former model, who has appeared in several Hollywood The uninsured Joyce goes on a crusade to Washington to fight for the rights of the bizarrely injured. She meets an immoral congressman (Jake Gyllenhaal) who takes advantage of her sex drive and capitalizes on her crusade as Joyce heads into her own career in politics. Jacob Benjamin "Jake" Gyllenhaal ( born December 19 1980 is an American actor [2]

Russell played a dinner guest of Susan Orlean in the 2002 Spike Jonze film Adaptation.

Controversies

Three Kings

Main article: Three Kings, conflict

In 1999, news spread of Russell and George Clooney nearly having a fistfight on the set of Three Kings. Susan Orlean (born October 31 1955) is an American Journalist whose feature writing drolly but affectionately considers "softer" subjects See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Adaptation is a 2002 Comedy-drama Satire film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O George Timothy Clooney (born May 6 1961 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe award-winning American actor director, producer, Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O After tensions on the set had been steadily increasing, Clooney confronted Russell with the intention of defending the crew.

According to a 2000 Playboy[3] interview with George Clooney, he got into a fight with Russell on the set of Three Kings because of the way Russell was treating his crew. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy George Timothy Clooney (born May 6 1961 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe award-winning American actor director, producer, "Three Kings" or "Three Wise Men" redirects here According to Clooney, Russell was demeaning the crew both verbally and physically. Clooney felt this was out of line and let Russell know by saying:

“ David, it's a big day. But you can't shove, push or humiliate people who aren't allowed to defend themselves. „

Russell then taunted Clooney by saying:

“ Why don't you just worry about your fucked-up act? You're being a dick. You want to hit me? You want to hit me? Come on, pussy, hit me. „

Russell then grabbed Clooney by the throat and Clooney "went nuts. " Russell eventually apologized and filming continued, but Clooney describes the incident as ". . . the worst experience of my life. "

I ♥ Huckabees

Not long after this, an altercation occurred at a Hollywood party between Russell and director Christopher Nolan. Christopher Jonathan James Nolan (born July 30 1970 is a Film director, writer and producer. [4] During preproduction for Russell's film I ♥ Huckabees, Jude Law abandoned his commitment to the project to instead take a role in Nolan's upcoming film The Prestige. I Heart Huckabees, also known as I Love Huckabees, and written as I ♥ Huckabees, is a 2004 Comedy film Jude Law (born 29 December 1972 is an English Actor. He began acting with the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987 and had his first TV role in 1989 The Prestige is a 2006 period film directed by Christopher Nolan, with a screenplay adapted from Christopher Priest 's 1995 [5] Russell retaliated at a Hollywood party by headlocking Christopher Nolan while calling shocked onlookers "a shower of bitches". Almost immediately afterward, Jude Law left Nolan's project and returned to Russell's film. [4]

Russell also had conflicts with Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman during the filming of I ♥ Huckabees, video of which has surfaced on video sites such as YouTube[6]. Mary Jean “Lily” Tomlin (born September 1 1939 is an American Actress, Comedian, Writer and producer who has won several Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8 1937 His brother Ronald is a lawyer and economist I Heart Huckabees, also known as I Love Huckabees, and written as I ♥ Huckabees, is a 2004 Comedy film YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees These conflicts were first reported in a 2004 New York Times [4] article by Sharon Waxman in which she describes him calling Tomlin ". "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Sharon Waxman is an American journalist who has been a corresondent for The Washington Post and The New York Times, among others . . the crudest word imaginable, in front of the actors and crew. " Additionally Waxman witnessed the following which is corroborated by the leaked videos:

“ Mr. Russell ends his tirade by sweeping his arm across a nearby table cluttered with production paraphernalia. He storms off the set and back on again, continually shouting. Then he locks himself in his office, refusing to return. „

Waxman also comments to the effect that Russell made an effort to destabilize the actors to improve their performances, a task which was not altogether opposed. The set was characterized as emotionally charged, with Russell begging nothing but his dream for the film from the actors, who were sometimes driven to their wits' end after hours of takes. The noted instance circulated on the internet was one such dramatic exchange. Shortly afterwards, Tomlin remarks that she and Russell are "fine", saying:

“ I'd rather have someone human and available and raw and open. Don't give me someone cold, or cut off, or someone who considers themselves dignified. „

Filmography

Director

Writer

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ 'This film is part of me' | Features | guardian.co.uk Film
  2. ^ Gyllenhaal in bed with Biel for 'Nailed'
  3. ^ Weinraub, Bernard: George Clooney interview, Playboy, 2000
  4. ^ a b c The Nudist Buddhist Borderline-Abusive Love-In: 2004 New York Times Article. Nailed is an upcoming "politically charged romantic comedy" Jake Gyllenhaal as Howard Ryder a young senator who takes up Alice's case and This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. Soldiers Pay is a 2004 documentary film by David O Russell. It takes its name from Soldiers' Pay, a novel by William Faulkner "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " I Heart Huckabees, also known as I Love Huckabees, and written as I ♥ Huckabees, is a 2004 Comedy film "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) For the album by rock band Molly Hatchet, see Flirtin' with Disaster. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent Black comedy written and directed by David O Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Nailed is an upcoming "politically charged romantic comedy" Jake Gyllenhaal as Howard Ryder a young senator who takes up Alice's case and This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. I Heart Huckabees, also known as I Love Huckabees, and written as I ♥ Huckabees, is a 2004 Comedy film "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) For the album by rock band Molly Hatchet, see Flirtin' with Disaster. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent Black comedy written and directed by David O Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Sundance Film Festival is a Film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah, in the United States. Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent Black comedy written and directed by David O Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Founded in 1984, the Independent Spirit Awards were originally known as the FINDIE Awards ("Friends of Independents" and presented winners with Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent Black comedy written and directed by David O Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Founded in 1984, the Independent Spirit Awards were originally known as the FINDIE Awards ("Friends of Independents" and presented winners with For the album by rock band Molly Hatchet, see Flirtin' with Disaster. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Writers Guild of America is a generic term referring to the joint efforts of two different US labor unions The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE representing Three Kings is a 1999 action - comedy - drama War film written and directed by David O Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
  5. ^ Nolan wants 'Prestige'.
  6. ^ Director David O. Russell flipping out on I Heart Huckabee'sYouTube.

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