CURTIS HANSON
Curtis Hanson
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: March 24, 1945
Deathday: September 20, 2016
Place of Birth: Reno, Nevada, USA
Biography
Curtis Lee Hanson (March 24, 1945 – September 20, 2016) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Reno, Nevada, Hanson grew up in Los Angeles. After dropping out of high school, Hanson worked as photographer and editor for Cinema magazine. In the 1970s, Hanson participated as a writer for the horror film The Dunwich Horror (1970) and made his directorial debut the B-Movie Sweet Kill (1973), where he lacked creative control to fulfill his vision. While Hanson continued directing, he rose to prominence screenwriting critically acclaimed films such as The Silent Partner (1978), White Dog (1982), and Never Cry Wolf (1983).
Filmography
Starring
Self
2008·
CriticSelf
Self
Self
Self
Host
Self
2002·
Adaptation.Orlean's Husband
Self
Self
1986·
American MastersSelf
Production
2012·
Chasing MavericksDirector, Producer
2011·
Too Big to FailExecutive Producer, Director
2011·
The Big YearProducer
2009·
Three RiversProducer
Additional Photography
2007·
Lucky YouProducer, Screenplay, Director
Thanks
2005·
In Her ShoesProducer, Director
2002·
Greg the BunnyDirector
2002·
8 MileDirector, Producer
2000·
Wonder BoysProducer, Director
1997·
L.A. ConfidentialDirector, Producer, Screenplay
1994·
The River WildDirector
Director
1990·
Bad InfluenceDirector
1987·
Evil TownDirector
1987·
The Bedroom WindowDirector, Screenplay
Writer, Director
1983·
Never Cry WolfScreenplay
1983·
Losin' ItDirector
1982·
White DogScreenplay
1980·
The Little DragonsDirector
1978·
The Silent PartnerCo-Director, Associate Producer, Screenplay
1972·
Sweet KillProducer, Director, Writer
1970·
The Dunwich HorrorScreenplay