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Curtis Hanson
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In short · Directed for five decades — 30 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Biography
After small films like The Bedroom Window (1987) and Sweet Kill (1972), Curtis Hanson went on to direct major features including The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), The River Wild (1994) and the Academy Award-winning L.A. Confidential (1997). Setting his sights on another city, Hanson was critically acclaimed for directing Eminem in Universal Pictures' 8 Mile (2002), which co-starred Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer and many Detroit-based actors.
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- Parents
- Beverly June Curtis
- Other
- Jack Hanson
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16 credits
Chasing Mavericks(2012)
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Too Big to Fail(2011)
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Lucky You(2007)
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In Her Shoes(2005)
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8 Mile(2002)
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Wonder Boys(2000)
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L.A. Confidential(1997)
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The River Wild(1994)
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle(1992)
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Bad Influence(1990)
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The Bedroom Window(1987)
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The Children of Times Square(1986)
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Evil Town(1985)
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Losin' It(1982)
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The Little Dragons(1979)
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Sweet Kill(1972)
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Writer
4 credits
Actor
1 credit
Producer
1 credit
Editor
3 credits
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 2 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Won1997Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Nom1997Oscar — Directing
- Nom1997Oscar — Best Picture
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