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Jonathan Demme was an American filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Director for his 1991 psychological horror film The Silence of the Lambs, based on the novel by Thomas Harris. He also directed other acclaimed films such as Philadelphia, Beloved, and Rachel Getting Married.
A comprehensive list of films, documentaries, television shows, music videos and acting roles directed, produced, written or performed by Jonathan Demme, an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Includes awards, references and links to related articles.
Jonathan Demme was an Oscar-winning director, producer and writer, known for The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Rachel Getting Married (2008) and Philadelphia (1993). He died in 2017 at the age of 73 in New York City.
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Apr 26, 2017 · Jonathan Demme, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who observed emphatically American characters with a discerning eye, a social conscience and a rock ’n’ roll heart, achieving especially wide acclaim...
Learn about the life and career of Jonathan Demme, an American film director who won an Oscar for The Silence of the Lambs and made diverse films from comedy to drama to documentary. Explore his notable works, awards, and social issues projects.
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Apr 26, 2017 · Filmmaker Jonathan Demme, whose Oscar-winning thriller “The Silence of the Lambs” terrified audiences and introduced one of the most indelible villains in movie history, died Wednesday...
Apr 26, 2017 · Jonathan Demme, the Oscar-winning director of The Silence of the Lambs, has died in New York at the age of 73. His publicist confirmed he died from complications from oesophageal cancer.
