GUS VAN SANT
Gus Van Sant
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 24, 1952
Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Biography
Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Achievement in Directing for his 1997 film Good Will Hunting and his 2008 film Milk, and won the Palme d'Or at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival for his film Elephant. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
who is Gus Van Sant?Himself
2024·
The TrainerGus Van Sant
2023·
Andy by GusSelf (interview)
2019·
At the Video StoreSelf
2019·
ZerovilleFilm Archive Curator
Self
Willamette Week Editor
Self
2015·
About CinemaSelf
2013·
The CanyonsDr. Campbell
2012·
A Special DaySelf
2011·
PortlandiaGus Van Sant
Self
Self
Self
2008·
Making Paranoid Park2008·
CriticSelf
2007·
Paranoid ParkGuy Reading Newspaper (uncredited)
Self
Self
Self
2005·
Last DaysPhone Voice (voice)
Self
2004·
EntourageGus Van Sant
2004·
Leçon de CinémaSelf
Himself
Himself
2003·
Saltlake Van SantSelf
2003·
About ElephantSelf
Self
Gus Van Sant
2000·
Psycho PathSelf - Director
2000·
Finding ForresterLibrary Assistant (uncredited)
1998·
PsychoMan Talking to Man in Cowboy Hat (uncredited)
1998·
Strange ParallelSelf
1994·
Hi OctaneSelf
1993·
Made in the USASelf
Self
1991·
My Own Private IdahoMan Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
1989·
Drugstore CowboyHimself (uncredited)
1988·
JuniorHimself
1987·
Mala NocheGuy at Hotel (uncredited)
Production
Director
Producer
Writer, Director
TBA·
My FriendDirector
TBA·
AntinousProducer
2025·
Dead Man's WireDirector
2023·
Andy by GusMusic
Creator
2018·
Age OutExecutive Producer
Director, Screenplay
TBA·
Killing GawkerDirector
Story, Screenplay, Editor, Director
2017·
FEUDDirector, Executive Producer
2017·
When We RiseExecutive Producer, Director
2016·
The Sea of TreesDirector
2015·
I Am MichaelExecutive Producer
2013·
StrutterThanks
2012·
My Own Private RiverDirector
2012·
Laurence AnywaysExecutive Producer
2012·
Promised LandExecutive Producer, Director
2011·
RestlessProducer, Director
2010·
Shit YearThanks
2010·
I'm Still HereThanks
2010·
HowlExecutive Producer
2010·
VirginiaExecutive Producer
2009·
Accidents HappenThanks
2008·
MilkSound Re-Recording Mixer, Director
2008·
8Editor, Director
2008·
Mansion on the HillDirector
Director
2007·
Paranoid ParkEditor, Director, Screenplay
2006·
Le MaraisDirector, Writer
2006·
Paris Je T'aimeWriter, Director
Executive Producer
Director
2006·
Best of Chris IsaakDirector
2005·
Last DaysEditor, Screenplay, Director
Executive Producer
2003·
ElephantDirector, Editor, Screenplay
2003·
TarnationExecutive Producer
2002·
GerryWriter, Director, Editor
Director
2000·
Psycho PathExecutive Producer
2000·
EasterDirector
Director
2000·
Finding ForresterDirector
1999·
Speedway JunkyExecutive Producer
1998·
PsychoDirector, Producer
Director, Writer
1997·
Good Will HuntingSound Re-Recording Mixer, Director
1996·
Four Boys in a VolvoDirector
1995·
KidsExecutive Producer
1995·
To Die ForDirector
Executive Producer, Editor, Writer, Director
1991·
Flea SingsDirector
1991·
Thanksgiving PrayerProducer, Director
1991·
My Own Private IdahoScreenplay, Director
1989·
Drugstore CowboyScreenplay, Director
Director
1988·
JuniorDirector
Writer, Director
1987·
My New FriendDirector
1987·
Mala NocheEditor, Producer, Screenplay, Director
1985·
SwitzerlandDirector
Director
1979·
PropertySound
1979·
Psycho ShampooDirector
Director
1972·
Little JohnnyDirector
1971·
The Happy OrganDirector