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David Frankel

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Producer
Writer

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Directing since 1979, 6 decades active, 18 credits, 2 Primetime Emmy Award wins.

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Jun 1
In the news
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Strong at Box Office
“'The Devil Wears Prada 2' earned $32.5 million on its opening day in North America, with projections suggesting it could reach $75 million to $90 million over its debut weekend. The sequel, directed by David Frankel and starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, follows Andy Sachs as she reunites with Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine.”
2002
Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
1996
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Short Film (live Action)

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Biography

David Frankel is an American filmmaker who has directed a variety of feature films and television episodes. His film credits include *The Devil Wears Prada* (2006), *The Devil Wears Prada 2* (2026), *Marley & Me* (2008), *Hope Springs* (2012), and *Jerry & Marge Go Large* (2022). In television, he has directed episodes for multiple series, including the pilot for NBC's *Manifest* (2018), two episodes of HBO's *Band of Brothers* (2001), and the first and fourth episodes of Netflix's *Inventing Anna* (2022). His career demonstrates a range of work across both film and television.

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