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Jeff Nichols - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 07, 1978 |
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| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Little Rock, Arkansas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Jeff Nichols's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Directing and writing films such as 'Take Shelter', 'Mud', and 'Loving'. |
Intro
Jeff Nichols is an acclaimed American film director and screenwriter known for his evocative, character-driven films often set in the American South. He has received critical acclaim for his works, which explore themes of family, society, and personal struggle.
Early Life & Background
Jeff Nichols was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he studied filmmaking.
Career Highlights
- Directed and wrote the film 'Shotgun Stories' (2007), which garnered attention on the festival circuit.
- Achieved critical success with 'Take Shelter' (2011), starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain.
- Directed 'Mud' (2012), which starred Matthew McConaughey and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Directed 'Loving' (2016), a historical drama that received Academy Award nominations.
Trivia
- He frequently collaborates with actor Michael Shannon, who has appeared in many of his films.
- His brother, Ben Nichols, is the lead singer of the band Lucero, which contributed music to 'Shotgun Stories'.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jeff Nichols?
Jeff Nichols is 47 years old.
When was Jeff Nichols born?
Jeff Nichols was born the 7 December 1978.
Where is Jeff Nichols from?
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 7th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 7, 1978, a major fire erupted at the National Archives and Records Administration's film vault in Suitland, Maryland. The blaze destroyed 12.6 million feet of irreplaceable newsreel footage, including films of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and other World War II combat footage.
- Day of the week: December 7th, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Boney M
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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