PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON
Paul Thomas Anderson
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: June 26, 1970
Place of Birth: Studio City, California, USA
Biography
Paul Thomas Anderson (born June 26, 1970), also known by his initials PTA, is an American filmmaker. Often described as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation, he is the recipient of three Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTAs, three Critics Choice Awards, and nominations for a Grammy. He is the only person to have won the Academy Award for Best Director, as well as the Best Director Awards at the Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and the Berlin International Film Festival. In addition to those accolades, he won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Filmography
Starring
2022·
"Sr."Self (archive footage)
2015·
JununSelf (voice) (uncredited)
2015·
Chryskylodon BluesSelf
2014·
AltmanSelf
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2002·
Minority ReportBus Passenger (uncredited)
Self
1999·
MagnoliaMan Confiscating Sign (uncredited)
1992·
Production Assistantself
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Production
Writer
Additional Photography
Director
Producer, Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
2025·
Escape RoomExecutive Producer
2023·
NapoleonScript Consultant
2023·
Beau Is AfraidThanks
2021·
Licorice PizzaProducer, Director, Writer, Director of Photography
2019·
AnimaProducer, Director
2019·
The Dead Don't DieThanks
Additional Second Assistant Director
2018·
Waterlily JaguarExecutive Producer
2017·
Phantom ThreadDirector of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
2017·
HAIM / ValentineDirector
2015·
JununCamera Operator, Director
2014·
Inherent ViceWriter, Producer, Director
2012·
The MasterProducer, Director, Writer
2007·
There Will Be BloodWriter, Director, Producer
2003·
CouchWriter, Director
Director
Thanks
2002·
Punch-Drunk LoveWriter, Director, Producer
2002·
BallchewerDirector
2001·
Corky RomanoScript Editor
1999·
The Jon Brion ShowDirector
1999·
MagnoliaWriter, Producer, Director
1998·
Flagpole SpecialDirector, Writer
1997·
Hard EightWriter, Director
1997·
Boogie NightsWriter, Producer, Director
1993·
Cigarettes & CoffeeDirector, Writer
1992·
Production AssistantDirector
Writer, Director of Photography, Director
1975·
Saturday Night LiveWriter, Director