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Steven Soderbergh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 14, 1963 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Steven Soderbergh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing films such as 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape,' 'Erin Brockovich,' 'Traffic,' and the 'Ocean's' trilogy. |
Intro
Steven Soderbergh is an acclaimed American film director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He is best known for his innovative filmmaking style and for directing a diverse array of critically and commercially successful films.
Early Life & Background
Soderbergh was born to Peter Andrew Soderbergh, a university administrator and educator, and Mary Ann Bernard. He moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his family while still young, where he became interested in filmmaking during his teenage years.
Career Highlights
- Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes at age 26 for 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape' (1989)
- Received the Academy Award for Best Director for 'Traffic' (2000)
- Directed successful commercial films such as 'Erin Brockovich' (2000) and the 'Ocean's Eleven' trilogy (2001–2007)
- Known for his innovative use of digital filmmaking techniques and for frequently working as his own cinematographer and editor under pseudonyms
Trivia
- Soderbergh is one of the few filmmakers to receive two Academy Award nominations for Best Director in the same year (for 'Traffic' and 'Erin Brockovich' in 2001)
- He often uses pseudonyms: 'Peter Andrews' as cinematographer and 'Mary Ann Bernard' as editor
- He was instrumental in the rise of independent cinema in the late 1980s and 1990s
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Steven Soderbergh?
Steven Soderbergh is 63 years old.
When was Steven Soderbergh born?
Steven Soderbergh was born the 14 January 1963.
Where is Steven Soderbergh from?
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About January 14th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 14, 1963, George Wallace, Governor of Alabama, delivered his inaugural address, famously declaring "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever," signaling his commitment to maintaining racial segregation.
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1963 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Go Away Little Girl by Steve Lawrence
- #1 UK song: The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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