Martin Scorsese
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On Stanley Kubrick: Why does something stay with you for so many years? It's really a person with a very powerful storytelling ability. A talent... a genius, who could create a solid rock image that has conviction.
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Birthdate :November 17, 1942
Country :United States
Sign : Scorpio
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1912
The 1912 American Mutoscope & Biograph Company short The Musketeers of Pig Alley heavily influenced Scorsese in the making of his own gangster films Goodfellas , and Gangs of New York . The film was picked by Scorcese for his 2005 tribute at Beaubourg in Paris, France. Biograph is the oldest movie company in America and in existence today, headed by producer/director Thomas R. Bond II.1912
The 1912 American Mutoscope & Biograph Company short The Musketeers of Pig Alley (1912) heavily influenced Scorsese in the making of his own gangster films Goodfellas (1990), and Gangs of New York (2002). The film was picked by Scorcese for his 2005 tribute at Beaubourg, centre d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou (1977) in Paris, France. Biograph is the oldest movie company in America and in existence today, headed by producer/director Thomas R. Bond II.1941
His favorite films include: Citizen Kane , The Red Shoes and The Leopard ("The Leopard").1941
His favorite films include: Citizen Kane (1941), The Red Shoes (1948) and Il gattopardo (1963) ("The Leopard").1946
Several characters in his films refer to the legendary (noir) actor John Garfield, star of the original The Postman Always Rings Twice , which is also mentioned.1946
Several characters in his films refer to the legendary (noir) actor John Garfield, star of the original The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), which is also mentioned.1946
The first movie he saw at the cinema was Duel in the Sun (1946), he was age 4.1951
As a teenager in the Bronx, Scorsese frequently rented Michael Powell's The Tales of Hoffmann from a store that only had one copy of the reels. When it wasn't available the owner told him, "that Romero kid has it," referring to George A. Romero who was also a big fan of the film. Today, both directors cite the film as a major influence.1951
As a teenager in the Bronx, Scorsese frequently rented Michael Powell's The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) from a store that only had one copy of the reels. When it wasn't available the owner told him, "that Romero kid has it," referring to George A. Romero who was also a big fan of the film. Today, both directors cite the film as a major influence.1951
The Magic Box (1951) was the film that created the biggest impression on him and made him think he could do film making himself.1967
Haig Manoogian was Scorsese's mentor at NYU. He eventually produced Scorsese's first film (Who's That Knocking at My Door ) and when he died in 1980, Scorsese dedicated Raging Bull to Manoogian.1967
He was an altar boy at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was used in his early films Who's That Knocking at My Door and Mean Streets . Old St. Patrick's is also where the baptism scene in The Godfather took place.1967
He was an altar boy at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, which was used in his early films I Call First (1967) and Mean Streets (1973). Old St. Patrick's is also where the baptism scene in The Godfather (1972) took place.1967
Haig Manoogian was Scorsese's mentor at NYU. He eventually produced Scorsese's first film (I Call First (1967)) and when he died in 1980, Scorsese dedicated Raging Bull (1980) to Manoogian.1969
Was originally going to direct The Honeymoon Killers , but was replaced after a week of shooting.1969
Was originally going to direct The Honeymoon Killers (1969), but was replaced after a week of shooting.1972
Other than his short films and documentaries, all his film from 1972 to 1990 were shot in Widescreen aspect ratio (1.85:1) and all his film form 1992 onward were shot in CinemaScope aspect ratio (2.35:1).1973
Roger Ebert is a great admirer of Scorsese's work. 14 of Scorsese's films were given four stars by Ebert (Mean Streets , Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore , Taxi Driver , Raging Bull , After Hours , The Last Temptation of Christ , Goodfellas , The Age of Innocence , Casino , Kundun , Bringing Out the Dead , The Aviator , The Departed , Shine a Light ), seven of his films are in Ebert's Great Movies list ("Mean Streets", "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", "After Hours", "The Last Temptation Of Christ", "Goodfellas", and "The Age of Innocence"), and Ebert has written an entire book of his reviews, interviews and essays on Scorsese's work simply titled "Scorsese By Ebert".1973
In the 5th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (edited by Steven Jay Schneider), 7 of Scorsese's films are listed: Mean Streets , Taxi Driver , Raging Bull , The King of Comedy , Goodfellas , Casino and The Departed .1973
Roger Ebert is a great admirer of Scorsese's work. 14 of Scorsese's films were given four stars by Ebert (Mean Streets (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), After Hours (1985), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Goodfellas (1990), The Age of Innocence (1993), Casino (1995), Kundun (1997), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), Shine a Light (2008)), seven of his films are in Ebert's Great Movies list ("Mean Streets", "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull", "After Hours", "The Last Temptation Of Christ", "Goodfellas", and "The Age of Innocence"), and Ebert has written an entire book of his reviews, interviews and essays on Scorsese's work simply titled "Scorsese By Ebert".1973
In the 5th edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (edited by Steven Jay Schneider), 7 of Scorsese's films are listed: Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The King of Comedy (1983), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995) and The Departed (2006).1974
In 1975, he accepted the Oscar for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" on behalf of Ellen Burstyn, who wasn't present at the awards ceremony. She won for her performance in Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore 1974
In 1975, he accepted the Oscar for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" on behalf of Ellen Burstyn, who wasn't present at the awards ceremony. She won for her performance in Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)1975
A huge fan of Fawlty Towers . He describes the episode "The Germans" as "so tasteless, its hilarious.".1975
A huge fan of "Fawlty Towers" (1975). He describes the episode, "Fawlty Towers: The Germans (#1.6)" (1975), as "so tasteless, its hilarious".1976
Scorsese and Taxi Driver are, among others, named as inspiration for the Massive Attack debut "Blue Lines".1976
He took a cameo in his film Taxi Driver (as a man about to kill his wife) only because the actor who was supposed to play the role was sick on the day the scene was to be shot. Says he is generally uncomfortable in front of the camera.1976
Presented with a special tribute at the 1976 Telluride Film Festival. It was presented by Michael Powell. 1976
He took a cameo in his film Taxi Driver (1976) (as a man about to kill his wife) only because the actor who was supposed to play the role was sick on the day the scene was to be shot. Says he is generally uncomfortable in front of the camera.1976
Presented with a special tribute at the 1976 Telluride Film Festival. It was presented by Michael Powell. [1976]1976
Scorsese and Taxi Driver (1976) are, among others, named as inspiration for the Massive Attack debut "Blue Lines".1978
He is a longtime friend and was once a housemate of The Band's Robbie Robertson. He directed The Last Waltz , the documentary of their supposedly last gig which Robertson produced. Robertson later produced the soundtrack for Scorsese's The Color of Money .1978
He is a longtime friend and was once a housemate of The Band's Robbie Robertson. He directed The Last Waltz (1978), the documentary of their supposedly last gig which Robertson produced. Robertson later produced the soundtrack for Scorsese's The Color of Money (1986).1980
Has directed, as of 2008, 6 biopics: Raging Bull , The Last Temptation of Christ , Goodfellas , Casino , Kundun and The Aviator .1980
He lost three best director - and best picture - Oscars to leading-man actors turned directors: Robert Redford, Kevin Costner, and Clint Eastwood (Raging Bull lost to Redford's Ordinary People ; Goodfellas to Costner's Dances with Wolves ; The Aviator to Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby ). On the only two occasions when he was Oscar-nominated as Best Director in years ending in zero, he was beaten by actors making their directorial debuts (Redford and Costner).1980
He lost three best director - and best picture - Oscars to leading-man actors turned directors: Robert Redford, Kevin Costner, and Clint Eastwood (Raging Bull (1980) lost to Redford's Ordinary People (1980); Goodfellas (1990) to Costner's Dances with Wolves (1990); The Aviator (2004) to Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby (2004)). On the only two occasions when he was Oscar-nominated as Best Director in years ending in zero, he was beaten by actors making their directorial debuts (Redford and Costner).1980
Directed three films on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest Movies: Raging Bull (1980) at #4, Taxi Driver (1976) at #52 and Goodfellas (1990) at #92.1980
Has directed, as of 2008, 6 biopics: Raging Bull (1980), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995), Kundun (1997) and The Aviator (2004).1982
Has mentioned that he thought Robert De Niro's best performance under his direction was as Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy .1983
Has mentioned that he thought Robert De Niro's best performance under his direction was as Rupert Pupkin in The King of Comedy (1983).1986
Served as a guest critic on "Siskel & Ebert" following the death of 'Gene Siskel'. The episode was "The Best Films of the 90s" in which Roger Ebert cited Scorsese's Goodfellas as one of the best films of the 90s (#3). Scorsese's full list of his favorite films of the 1990s: 10.) Tie: Malcolm X and Heat , 9.) Fargo , 8.) Crash , 7.) Bottle Rocket , 6.) Breaking the Waves , 5.) Bad Lieutenant , 4.) Eyes Wide Shut , 3.) Duo sang ("A Borrowed Life"), 2.) The Thin Red Line , 1.) Dao ma zei ("Horse Thief").1986
Served as a guest critic on "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies" (1986) following the death of 'Gene Siskel'. The episode was "The Best Films of the 90s" in which Roger Ebert cited Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990) as one of the best films of the 90s (#3). Scorsese's full list of his favorite films of the 1990s: 10.) Tie: Malcolm X (1992) and Heat (1995), 9.) Fargo (1996), 8.) Crash (1996), 7.) Bottle Rocket (1994), 6.) Breaking the Waves (1996), 5.) Bad Lieutenant (1992), 4.) Eyes Wide Shut (1999), 3.) Duo sang (1994) ("A Borrowed Life"), 2.) The Thin Red Line (1998), 1.) Dao ma zei (1986) ("Horse Thief").1987
He directed Michael Jackson's Bad (V) music video. The full length video runs 16 minutes and is in both black & white and color. It is usually shortened down to just the color segment for television.1987
He directed Michael Jackson's Bad (1987) (V) music video. The full length video runs 16 minutes and is in both black & white and color. It is usually shortened down to just the color segment for television.1988
Both The Last Temptation of Christ and Gangs of New York were personal passions of his that he had wanted to make since the 1970s. When he first starting considering them, Robert De Niro was in his mind to play the lead characters in both (Jesus Christ in "Temptation" and Bill Cutting in "Gangs"). De Niro ultimately turned down the part in "Temptation" and it was decided he was too old to play Cutting by the time that "Gangs" finally went into production.1988
Of the three films he's been trying to make since the mid-1970s, he has done two: The Last Temptation of Christ and Gangs of New York . The third film, a biopic of Dean Martin called "Dino", has been on hiatus at Warner Brothers since the late 1990s. Scorsese has a very specific all A-list cast in mind, probably why it has yet to be produced. He wants Tom Hanks to star as Martin, Jim Carrey to play Jerry Lewis, John Travolta to play Frank Sinatra, Hugh Grant to play Peter Lawford, and Adam Sandler to play Joey Bishop.1988
Says the only thing he regrets in his career is that he was only able to make The Last Temptation of Christ on a small budget although he imagined it to be a grand version.1988
Both The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and Gangs of New York (2002) were personal passions of his that he had wanted to make since the 1970s. When he first starting considering them, Robert De Niro was in his mind to play the lead characters in both (Jesus Christ in "Temptation" and Bill Cutting in "Gangs"). De Niro ultimately turned down the part in "Temptation" and it was decided he was too old to play Cutting by the time that "Gangs" finally went into production.1988
Says the only thing he regrets in his career is that he was only able to make The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) on a small budget although he imagined it to be a grand version.1988
Of the three films he's been trying to make since the mid-1970s, he has done two: The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and Gangs of New York (2002). The third film, a biopic of Dean Martin called "Dino", has been on hiatus at Warner Brothers since the late 1990s. Scorsese has a very specific all A-list cast in mind, probably why it has yet to be produced. He wants Tom Hanks to star as Martin, Jim Carrey to play Jerry Lewis, John Travolta to play Frank Sinatra, Hugh Grant to play Peter Lawford, and Adam Sandler to play Joey Bishop.1989
John Woo dedicated his action film The Killer ("The Killer") to Scorsese on a commentary he did for the movie's DVD.1989
John Woo dedicated his action film Dip huet seung hung (1989) ("The Killer") to Scorsese on a commentary he did for the movie's DVD.1990
As of May 2010, six of his films are on the IMDb's Top 250 Films list: Goodfellas , Taxi Driver , Raging Bull , The Departed , Casino , and Shutter Island .1990
As of Octobr 2010, six of his films are on the IMDb's Top 250 Films list: Goodfellas (1990), Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The Departed (2006), Casino (1995) and Shutter Island (2010).1993
He was one of three major directors to have been offered the opportunity to direct Schindler's List by producer Steven Spielberg, the other two being Roman Polanski and Billy Wilder. Scorsese thought a Jewish filmmaker should direct it; Polanski wasn't yet ready to deal with the painful subject (having lost his mother in the Holocaust); and Wilder (who was retired and who lost his mother and grandmother in the Holocaust) finally told Spielberg that he should do it himself.1993
He was one of three major directors to have been offered the opportunity to direct Schindler's List (1993) by producer Steven Spielberg, the other two being Roman Polanski and Billy Wilder. Scorsese thought a Jewish filmmaker should direct it; Polanski wasn't yet ready to deal with the painful subject (having lost his mother in the Holocaust); and Wilder (who was retired and who lost his mother and grandmother in the Holocaust) finally told Spielberg that he should do it himself.1994
On "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994), he said the directors that inspired him the most are John Cassavetes, Orson Welles, John Ford, Federico Fellini, Elia Kazan, Roberto Rossellini and Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.1995
Was at one point slated to direct Clockers , but for reasons that are not entirely clear, handed the directing chores to his onetime NYU student Spike Lee, while staying on as producer. He was also at one point going to direct Little Shop of Horrors for David Geffen, with Steven Spielberg as the executive producer. He was ultimately uninvolved, but claims that he wanted to shoot the movie in 3-D. It no doubt would have been a loving homage to Roger Corman, for whom he directed Boxcar Bertha .1995
Awarded third annual John Huston Award for Artists Rights by the Artists Rights Foundation. 1995
Awarded third annual John Huston Award for Artists Rights by the Artists Rights Foundation. [1995]1995
Was at one point slated to direct Clockers (1995), but for reasons that are not entirely clear, handed the directing chores to his onetime NYU student Spike Lee, while staying on as producer. He was also at one point going to direct Little Shop of Horrors (1986) for David Geffen, with Steven Spielberg as the executive producer. He was ultimately uninvolved, but claims that he wanted to shoot the movie in 3-D. It no doubt would have been a loving homage to Roger Corman, for whom he directed Boxcar Bertha (1972).1997
Listed as one of 50 people barred from entering Tibet. Disney clashed with Chinese officials over the film Kundun , which Scorsese directed. 1997
Listed as one of 50 people barred from entering Tibet. Disney clashed with Chinese officials over the film Kundun (1997), which Scorsese directed. [19 December 1996]1998
When asked where audiences would find the next Martin Scorsese, he said to look to Wes Anderson, the young director of Rushmore .1998
President of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998.1998
Because so many of his actors win or are nominated for awards, actors are dying to work with him. The film With Friends Like These... pokes fun at this very real desire.1998
Because so many of his actors win or are nominated for awards, actors are dying to work with him. The film With Friends Like These... (1998) pokes fun at this very real desire.1998
When asked where audiences would find the next Martin Scorsese, he said to look to Wes Anderson, the young director of Rushmore (1998).1999
Daughter Francesca Scorsese born. 1999
Father, with Helen Morris, of daughter Francesca Scorsese born 16 November 1999.2000
Appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as a shrill version of himself who comes to regret his decision to cast Larry David as a violent gangster in a movie after David repeatedly ruins the suit he needs to wear as the character.2000
Appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) as a shrill version of himself who comes to regret his decision to cast Larry David as a violent gangster in a movie after David repeatedly ruins the suit he needs to wear as the character.2002
Served as mentor to Georgia Lee and invited her to apprentice for Gangs of New York in Europe.2002
Served as mentor to Georgia Lee and invited her to apprentice for Gangs of New York (2002) in Europe.2004
The Aviator was his first movie to gross over $100 million in the U.S.2004
The Aviator (2004) was his first movie to gross over $100 million in the U.S.2005
He received a Degree ad honorem in "Cinema, TV and Multimedia Production" from the University of Bologna on 26 November 2005.2005
Ranked #3 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Greatest directors ever!" 2005
Ranked #3 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Greatest directors ever!" [2005]2005
He received a Degree ad honorem in "Cinema, TV and Multimedia Production" from the University of Bologna on 26 November 2005.2006
The Departed is the highest-grossing movie of his 40-year career ($132,373,442 (USA)).2006
When he won his Best Director Oscar for The Departed , he received the award from legendary directors, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg. The four were part of the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s and combined have 9 Academy Awards and 38 Nominations.2006
He signed a four-year, first-look deal to develop projects with studio executives of Paramount. 2006
In November 2006, he signed a 4-year, first-look deal to develop projects with studio executives of Paramount.2006
When he won his Best Director Oscar for The Departed (2006), he received the award from legendary directors, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg. The four were part of the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s and combined have 9 Academy Awards and 38 Nominations.2007
Recipient of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipients that year were Leon Fleisher, Steve Martin, Diana Ross, and Brian Wilson.2010
Shutter Island (2010) is the highest-grossing movie of his 40-year career ($294,772,842 world wide).2010
Scorsese's elaborate 2010 docu-commercial for "Bleu de Chanel" men's French fragrance, flashes a very brief image of a clapper board with the name - "C Cappa" - written on the Director credit space. Apparently this is an homage to his mother whose maiden name was C(atherine) Cappa.
