Alejandro Amenábar
Spanish-Chilean film director, screenwriter and composer
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish-Chilean film director, screenwriter and composer
Born
March 31, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, composer
ChileBorn in Santiago
1972
Born in Santiago (1972-03-31)
2004
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Cinematographer
2005
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film
2006
AwardTime Machine Award
Present
Age ~54
About
Alejandro Fernando Amenábar Cantos is a Chilean-Spanish film director, screenwriter and composer. He has won nine Goya Awards—including Best Director for his 2001 film The Others—and two European Film Awards among other honors; he also accepted an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film on behalf of Spain for The Sea Inside. He has written the screenplays to all seven of his films and composed almost all of their soundtracks.
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Who is Alejandro Amenábar?+
Alejandro Fernando Amenábar Cantos is a Chilean-Spanish film director, screenwriter and composer. He has won nine Goya Awards—including Best Director for his 2001 film The Others—and two European Film Awards among other honors; he also accepted an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film on beha
What does the name Alejandro mean?+
The name Alejandro means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alejandro Amenábar born?+
Alejandro Amenábar was born on March 31, 1972.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alejandro — March 31, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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