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Learn about the life and career of American film director, screenwriter and producer Alexander Payne, known for his satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Find out his awards, films, education, family and Greek ancestry.
IMDb profile of Alexander Payne, an Oscar-winning director, producer and writer of films such as Sideways, The Descendants and Nebraska. Learn about his life, career, projects, trivia and more.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Oct 26, 2023 · After a career wobble, director Alexander Payne rebounds, ready to play the long game. Alexander Payne poses for a portrait in New York, N.Y., on Oct. 9, 2023. (Frankie Alduino / For The...
Aug 21, 2024 · Alexander Payne is an American director, screenwriter, and producer noted for creating films that mix sardonic humor with humanistic character-driven drama. His most notable movies include Election (1999), Sideways (2004), The Descendants (2011), Nebraska (2013), and The Holdovers (2023).
Rotten Tomatoes provides an overview of the career and achievements of writer-director Alexander Payne, who has won two Oscars for his screenplays. See his movies, ratings, reviews, and photos on this page.
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCredit97%Certified Fresh audience score. 92%Director83%Fresh audience score. 90%Executive ProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetUnknown (Character)47%Rotten audience score. 25%Director, Screenwriter, ProducerOct 25, 2023 · The director of "The Holdovers" reveals how a French movie from 1935 inspired his latest film, a heart-tugging Christmas story set in a boys' boarding school. He also talks about his writing process, his collaborators, and his shooting style.
Learn about the life and career of director, producer and screenwriter Alexander Payne, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska and has Greek and German ancestry. Find out his filmography, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.