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Paul Thomas Anderson (born June 26, 1970), also known by his initials PTA, is an American filmmaker. His accolades include a BAFTA Award, and nominations for eleven Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.
IMDb profile of the director, writer and producer of films such as Boogie Nights, Magnolia and There Will Be Blood. Learn about his biography, awards, trivia, filmography and more.
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Paul Thomas Anderson is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He has directed nine feature-length films, five short films, twenty three music videos, one documentary, one television episode as a guest segment director, and one theatrical play.
Jun 22, 2024 · Paul Thomas Anderson (born June 26, 1970, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is an American screenwriter and director whose character-driven films, set mostly in the American West, are recognized for their ambitious and engaging storytelling.
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- American screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson's first feature film was Hard Eight (1996). The film starred gifted character actors like P...
- Magnolia was released in 1999 and earned Paul Thomas Anderson his second Oscar nomination for best original screenplay.
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s film There Will Be Blood (2007) is based on the novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair. The tale of unchecked ambition and its ultimat...
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master (2012) was partially inspired by the life of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The film depicts the complex rel...
Learn about the life and career of the acclaimed filmmaker behind Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood and more. Find out his influences, trademarks, awards, trivia and family.
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- June 26, 1970
Paul Thomas Anderson is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer. He has received eleven Academy Award nominations. He was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay for the drama focusing on the porn industry during the 1970s Boogie Nights (1997), and the psychological drama Magnolia (1999).
Dec 12, 2021 · The New Yorker Interview. Paul Thomas Anderson on What Makes a Movie Great. The director of “Licorice Pizza” discusses his writing process, choosing actors, and how you can tell when you are...
