American director , born 1945
Graduated from USC School of Cinema-Television
Before marrying Helen Mirren in 1997, he had lived with her in Los Angeles since 1986.
Graduated from USC School of International Relations
Father of actor Rio Hackford (b. 1970), with Georgie Lowres, and Alexander Hackford , with Lynne Littman.
Stages exciting and energetic musical numbers.
Graduate of Santa Barbara High School.
He started as a documentary-maker for public TV in LA.
Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2000.
Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2001.
He, his ex-wife Lynne Littman and his wife Helen Mirren are all Oscar-winners.
He and his wife have houses in Los Angeles, the South of France, London and have an estate in New Orleans.
Son of Mary and Joseph Hackford.
Married Helen Mirren on New Years Eve 1997, his 53rd birthday.
Was named new president of the Directors Guild in July 2009.
Met third wife Helen Mirren when he directed her in White Nights .
Has directed three actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Louis Gossett Jr. , Debra Winger , and Jamie Foxx. Gossett and Foxx won Oscars for their performances.
Served in the Peace Corps.
Was the moderator for the 2017 TriBeCa film festival closing event, the panel discussion regarding The Godfather and Godfather Part 2.
An actor has to embody a role.
It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain,look.
The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level.
If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say,their priorities are off.
Show business is one of those things that people can use to get,themselves out of the lower rung of society.
I make films about working class people.
I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that.
But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my,films.
I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera,and how to get a story on the screen.
I try to get the best performance an actor can give.
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a,real well of talent.
We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.
When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.
I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he was,an international star as he was afterwards.
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent. .
