Nicolas Winding Refn - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 29, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Nicolas Winding Refn's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Critically acclaimed director of films such as 'Drive', 'Bronson', and 'The Neon Demon'. |
Intro
Nicolas Winding Refn is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his stylish and visually striking films that often explore themes of violence and moral ambiguity. He gained international acclaim for his film 'Drive' (2011) and is recognized for his contributions to both European and American cinema.
Early Life & Background
Nicolas Winding Refn was born in Copenhagen to a filmmaking family; his father is well-known Danish director Anders Refn, and his mother is cinematographer Vibeke Winding. Refn moved to New York City at age 8 and later returned to Denmark. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts briefly but was expelled after a short time, leading him to pursue a career as a filmmaker in Denmark.
Career Highlights
- Directed the Pusher trilogy (1996, 2004, 2005), which brought him critical notice in Denmark and later internationally.
- Gained major international fame with 'Drive' (2011), which won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Directed the biographical film 'Bronson' (2008), starring Tom Hardy.
- Created the Amazon Prime miniseries 'Too Old to Die Young' (2019).
- Known for distinctive visual style and use of electronic music soundtracks.
Trivia
- He is colorblind and has dyslexia.
- Refn often collaborates with composer Cliff Martinez.
- 'Drive' was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
FAQs
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Nicolas Winding Refn is 55 years old.
Nicolas Winding Refn was born the 29 September 1970.
Copenhagen, Denmark.
On His Birth-Day
About September 29th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 29, 1970, the Red Army Faction (RAF) executed coordinated robberies at three banks in West Berlin, collectively known as the "Dreierschlag". The operation resulted in the theft of approximately 217,000 Deutsche Marks. A fourth bank was surveilled but not targeted due to ongoing construction work.
- Day of the week: September 29th, 1970 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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