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Jonathan Demme
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In short · Directed for six decades — 59 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Robert Jonathan Demme was an influential American filmmaker known for his work in directing, producing, and screenwriting across more than 30 years. His extensive career included over 70 feature films, documentaries, and television productions. Demme received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a Directors Guild of America Award. He was also nominated for a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Independent Spirit Awards, highlighting his significant contributions to the film industry.
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Okja(2017)
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Justin Timberlake + the Tennessee Kids(2016)
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Another Telepathic Thing(2015)
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Ricki and the Flash(2015)
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A Master Builder(2013)
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Enzo Avitabile Music Life(2012)
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I'm Carolyn Parker(2011)
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Neil Young Journeys(2011)
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Neil Young: Trunk Show(2009)
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Rachel Getting Married(2008)
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Jimmy Carter Man from Plains(2007)
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Neil Young: Heart of Gold(2006)
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The Manchurian Candidate(2004)
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The Agronomist(2003)
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The Truth About Charlie(2002)
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Storefront Hitchcock(1998)
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Beloved(1998)
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SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground(1997)
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The Complex Sessions(1994)
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Philadelphia(1993)
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The Silence of the Lambs(1991)
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Married to the Mob(1988)
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Swimming to Cambodia(1987)
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Something Wild(1986)
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Stop Making Sense(1984)
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Swing Shift(1984)
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Melvin and Howard(1980)
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Last Embrace(1979)
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Citizens Band(1977)
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Fighting Mad(1976)
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Awards & Nominations
1 winAcademy Awards
- Won1991Oscar — Directing
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- The Many Miracles of Household SaintsSelf · 2024
- Jodie Foster: Hollywood Under the SkinSelf · 2021
- Hannibal Hopkins & Sir AnthonySelf · 2021
- Richard Linklater: Dream Is DestinySelf - Filmmaker · 2016
- PabloSelf · 2012
- Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGBSelf · 2009
- People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia'Self · 2003
- Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs'Self · 2001
- Hitchcock: Shadow of a GeniusSelf · 1999
- Blood Brothers: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandSelf · 1995
- Cousin BobbySelf · 1992
- The Making of 'the Silence of the Lambs'Self · 1991
- Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild AngelSelf · 1978
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