Paul Greengrass - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 13, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Cheam, Surrey, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Paul Greengrass's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing the 'Bourne' series films ('The Bourne Supremacy', 'The Bourne Ultimatum', 'Jason Bourne'), and the film 'United 93'. |
Intro
Paul Greengrass is a British film director, screenwriter, and former journalist, best known for his work on the 'Bourne' film series and for his distinctive documentary-style filmmaking. Greengrass has gained critical and commercial success for his visceral approach to both action and historical drama.
Early Life & Background
Paul Greengrass was born in Cheam, Surrey, and educated at Queen’s College, Cambridge. Before becoming a filmmaker, he worked as a journalist and director for current affairs television, including the investigative series 'World in Action'.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'The Bourne Supremacy' (2004), 'The Bourne Ultimatum' (2007), and 'Jason Bourne' (2016)
- Directed 'United 93' (2006), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director
- Directed 'Captain Phillips' (2013), earning several Academy Award nominations including Best Picture
- Worked as a journalist and TV director for ITV's 'World in Action'
Trivia
- Known for his handheld camera, real-life inspired filmmaking style
- Received the BAFTA for Best Director for 'United 93'
- Originally worked as a journalist before moving into film
FAQs
People also ask
Paul Greengrass is 70 years old.
Paul Greengrass was born the 13 August 1955.
Cheam, Surrey, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About August 13th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 13, 1955, Lamar Smith, a civil rights activist, was murdered in Mississippi for his efforts to register African American voters. His death highlighted the violent resistance to civil rights in the South during this era.
- Day of the week: August 13th, 1955 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Wake The Town And Tell The People by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Rose Marie by Slim Whitman
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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