Woody Allen
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[Movies are a great diversion] because it's much more pleasant to be obsessed over how the hero gets out of his predicament than it is over how I get out of mine.
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Birthdate :December 1, 1935
Country : United States of America
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1900
Son of bookkeeper Martin Konigsberg (December 25, 1900-January 13, 2001) and his wife Nettie Konigsberg (November 8, 1906-January 27, 2002).1937
Got hooked on movies when he was three years old, when his mother took him him to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . From that day, he said, theaters became his second home.1937
Got hooked on movies when he was 3-years-old, when his mother took him him to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). From that day, he said, theaters became his second home.1945
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985." Pages 20-29. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.1945
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985." Pages 20-29. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.1960
In the early 1960's, he did stand-up comedy at Enrico's Café in San Francisco.1966
Wrote What's Up, Tiger Lily? , Take the Money and Run and Bananas with his childhood friend and first writing partner, Mickey Rose. Rose also co-wrote on all of Allen's earlier comedy albums and had a big hand in writing the famous "Moose" sketch.1966
Wrote What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966), Take the Money and Run (1969) and Bananas (1971) with his childhood friend and first writing partner, Mickey Rose. Rose also co-wrote on all of Allen's earlier comedy albums and had a big hand in writing the famous "Moose" sketch.1968
Has been a successful playwright since 1960, writing noted plays such as "Don't Drink Water" , "Play it Again, Sam" , nominated for three Tony Awards, "The Floating Light Bulb" , his last work on Broadway to date, and "A Second Hand Memory" .1969
One of the most prolific American directors of his generation, he has written, directed, and more often than not starred in a film just about every year since 1969.1971
Accused British interviewer Michael Parkinson of having a morbid interest in his private life and rejected questions about the custody battle for his children during his appearance on the BBC's "Parkinson" in 1999.1971
Accused British interviewer Michael Parkinson of having a morbid interest in his private life and rejected questions about the custody battle for his children during his appearance on the BBC's "Parkinson" (1971) in 1999.1977
He directed, wrote and starred in five of the American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies: Annie Hall at #4, Manhattan at #46, Take the Money and Run at #66, Bananas at #69 and Sleeper at #80.1977
Five of his movies brought home his actresses Academy Awards: Annie Hall for Diane Keaton, Hannah and Her Sisters and Bullets Over Broadway both for Dianne Wiest, Mighty Aphrodite for Mira Sorvino and Vicky Cristina Barcelona for Penélope Cruz.1977
He and Diane Keaton made 8 movies together: Annie Hall , Love and Death , Manhattan , Manhattan Murder Mystery , Radio Days , Play It Again, Sam , Interiors and Sleeper .1977
He directed, wrote and starred in five of the American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies: Annie Hall (1977) at #4, Manhattan (1979) at #46, Take the Money and Run (1969) at #66, Bananas (1971) at #69 and Sleeper (1973) at #80.1977
He and Diane Keaton made 8 movies together: Annie Hall (1977), Love and Death (1975), Manhattan (1979), Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Radio Days (1987), Play It Again, Sam (1972), Interiors (1978) and Sleeper (1973).1977
Five of his movies brought home his actresses Academy Awards: Annie Hall (1977) for Diane Keaton, Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and Bullets Over Broadway (1994) both for Dianne Wiest, Mighty Aphrodite (1995) for Mira Sorvino and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) for Penélope Cruz.1977
As a homage to Gordon Willis, his long-time friend and cinematographer, he includes a scene where you hear the actors talking outside the shot. Willis encouraged him to do this when they were shooting Annie Hall (1977).1984
He and Mia Farrow made 13 movies together: Broadway Danny Rose , Crimes and Misdemeanors , Hannah and Her Sisters , Alice , Another Woman , The Purple Rose of Cairo , September , Husbands and Wives , A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy , New York Stories , Radio Days , Shadows and Fog and Zelig .1984
He and Mia Farrow made 13 movies together: Broadway Danny Rose (1984), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Alice (1990), Another Woman (1988), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), September (1987), Husbands and Wives (1992), A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), New York Stories (1989), Radio Days (1987), Shadows and Fog (1991) and Zelig (1983).1986
Directed Carrie Fisher in Hannah and Her Sisters and Natalie Portman in Everyone Says I Love You . This makes him the only director other than George Lucas who has worked with both actresses.1987
Directed only one movie in which both of his longtime companions Diane Keaton and Mia Farrow appear in: Radio Days 1987
Directed only one movie in which both of his longtime companions Diane Keaton and Mia Farrow appear in: Radio Days (1987)1988
Has a look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" .1988
He and former lover Mia Farrow had three children: Moses Farrow (adopted son, aka Misha), Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow (adopted daughter, aka Mallone), and Satchel Farrow (biological son, b. 1988, aka Ronan).1988
Has a look-alike puppet in the French show "Les guignols de l'info" (1988).1990
The "Seinfeld" character George Constanza was originally planned to be a caricature of him.1990
The "Seinfeld" (1990) character George Constanza was originally planned to be a caricature of him.1992
Biography in "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pp. 13-16. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 08160233871992
Biography in "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pp. 13-16. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 08160233871995
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#89) .1995
Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#89) (1995).1996
After completing his first musical, Everyone Says I Love You , he stated that he'd like to do another in the future with an all-original score. Since making that statement, however, nothing has yet to materialize.1996
After completing his first musical, Everyone Says I Love You (1996), he stated that he'd like to do another in the future with an all-original score. Since making that statement, however, nothing has yet to materialize.1997
Ranked #43 in Empire (UK) magazine's Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list (October 1997).1997
Ranked #43 in Empire (UK) magazine's Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time list (October 1997).1998
Was set to reprise his voice role in Antz for a planned direct-to-video Antz 2 but the project never got off the ground.1998
His adopted daughter Bechet Dumaine, named after Sidney Bechet, was born in December 1998.1998
Was set to reprise his voice role in Antz (1998) for a planned direct-to-video Antz 2 but the project never got off the ground.1999
Was once invited to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stanley Kubrick also considered casting him in Sydney Pollack's part in Eyes Wide Shut .1999
Was once invited to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stanley Kubrick also considered casting him in Sydney Pollack's part in Eyes Wide Shut (1999).2000
Adopted his second daughter Manzie Tio Allen, named after Manzie Johnson, a drummer with Sidney Bechet's band, after she had been born in Texas. (February 2000).2000
Adopted his second daughter Manzie Tio Allen, named after Manzie Johnson, a drummer with Sidney Bechet's band, after she had been born in Texas. (February 2000).2002
A life-size statue of him was erected in the Spanish city of Oviedo .2002
Made what was apparently his first and probably his last appearance at the Oscars in Hollywood to make a plea for producers to continue filming their movies in New York after the 9/11 tragedy .2002
Wrote the concept for the film Hollywood Ending on the back of a matchbook. Years later, he found the matchbook with the notes for the film on it and made the film.2002
Attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time to receive the Palm of Palms award for lifetime achievement .2002
Made his first appearance at the Oscars in Hollywood to make a plea for producers to continue filming their movies in New York after the 9/11 tragedy (2002).2002
Wrote the concept for the film Hollywood Ending (2002) on the back of a matchbook. Years later, he found the matchbook with the notes for the film on it and made the film.2002
A life-size statue of him was erected in the Spanish city of Oviedo (2002).2002
Attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time to receive the Palm of Palms award for lifetime achievement (2002).2003
Was originally attached to co-star with Jim Carrey in the Farrelly Brothers comedy Stuck on You , but decided to pass on the idea.2003
Was originally attached to co-star with Jim Carrey in the Farrelly Brothers comedy Stuck on You (2003), but decided to pass on the idea.2005
According to Eric Lax's book Woody Allen's favorite films are (in order): Match Point , The Purple Rose of Cairo , Stardust Memories , Broadway Danny Rose , and Manhattan Murder Mystery .2005
Of his own movies, Match Point is his favorite. His other favorites are The Purple Rose of Cairo , Husbands and Wives and Bullets Over Broadway _.2005
Told a reporter that he has earned more money from two real estate transactions than he has from all of his movies combined. Sold his long-held Fifth Avenue penthouse (which he had purchased for $600,000) for a profit of $17 million and a renovated townhouse for a profit of some $7 million (December 2005).2005
Ranked #10 in Empire (UK) magazine's Greatest Directors Ever! poll .2005
Although he is barely interested in awards, he's one of the Academy's favorites - his 14 Oscar Nominations for Best Original Screenplay as of 2005 are a record for that category, and puts him ahead of Billy Wilder, who had 19 combined Oscar nominations for Writing and Directing. With 21 nominations in the combination of the top-three categories--acting, directing and writing--he holds the record there as well.2005
Ranked #10 in Empire (UK) magazine's Greatest Directors Ever! poll (2005).2005
According to Eric Lax's book Woody Allen's favorite films are (in order): Match Point (2005), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Stardust Memories (1980), Broadway Danny Rose (1984), and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).2005
Although he is barely interested in awards, he's one of the Academy's favorites - his 14 Oscar Nominations for Best Original Screenplay as of 2005 are a record for that category, and puts him ahead of Billy Wilder, who had 19 combined Oscar nominations for Writing and Directing. With 21 nominations in the combination of the top-three categories--acting, directing and writing--he holds the record there as well.2005
Match Point (2005) was his first film to make money in seven years.2007
Named honorary doctor by Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain (June 2007).2007
Awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain (June 2007).2010
Profiled in "American Classic Screen Interviews" (Scarecrow Press). [2010]2011
The oldest Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay (aged 76 in 2012 for Midnight in Paris (2011)).
