Brian De Palma
American film director and screenwriter
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American film director and screenwriter
Born
September 11, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in Newark
1940
Born in Newark (1940-09-11)
Present
Age ~86
About
Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is best known for work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation.
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Who is Brian De Palma?+
Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is best known for work in the suspense, crime, and psychological thriller genres. De Palma was a leading member of the New Hollywood generation.
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian De Palma born?+
Brian De Palma was born on September 11, 1940.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — September 11, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
Legend.
— anon
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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