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James Mangold - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 16, 1963 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also James Mangold's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing major motion pictures including 'Logan' (2017), 'Walk the Line' (2005), 'Ford v Ferrari' (2019), and 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999). |
Intro
James Mangold is an acclaimed American film and television director, screenwriter, and producer best known for directing films such as 'Logan', 'Walk the Line', and 'Ford v Ferrari'.
Early Life & Background
James Mangold was born in New York City to artists Robert Mangold and Sylvia Plimack Mangold. He attended California Institute of the Arts and later graduated from Columbia University’s film school.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'Cop Land' (1997), which garnered critical praise.
- Directed 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999), featuring an Oscar-winning performance by Angelina Jolie.
- Directed 'Walk the Line' (2005), earning critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations including a win for Reese Witherspoon.
- Directed '3:10 to Yuma' (2007), a well-received western with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
- Directed 'The Wolverine' (2013) and 'Logan' (2017), the latter being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
- Directed 'Ford v Ferrari' (2019), which was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
- Involved in high-profile franchise projects including 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' (2023) and future 'Star Wars' projects.
Trivia
- Both of Mangold's parents are noted artists.
- He is known for collaborations with major stars including Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and Joaquin Phoenix.
- His film 'Logan' is the first live-action superhero film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is James Mangold?
James Mangold is 62 years old.
When was James Mangold born?
James Mangold was born the 16 December 1963.
Where is James Mangold from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 16th, 1963, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1963 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dominique by The Singing Nun
- #1 UK song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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